Audi has issued a recall for approximately 5,600 SQ5 crossovers from the 2014 and 2015 model years.
The campaign is related to a problem with the electric power-steering system, which is prone to shut down due to a steering-motor sensor fault. The issue is said to be associated with cold ambient temperatures.
“If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash,” the recall documents note, though no accidents or injuries have been blamed on the behavior.
The company spotted the first signs of trouble in February when it noticed an increase in power-steering warranty complaints during periods of cold weather. An inquiry from Transport Canada followed in March, prompting an in-depth analysis of field data and parts. The behavior was replicated via bench tests and during vehicle tests in Sweden.
Engineers developed a software fix that updates the logic in the power-steering control module, preventing accidental shutdown.
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