Volkswagen will be asking the owners of certain 2014-2015 Audi SQ5 vehicles to return to their dealerships for a problem affecting the steering motor sensor. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, the affected cars have an electric power steering assist system that could experience a steering motor sensor fault as the result of cold ambient temperatures. If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, drivers will be alerted with a power steering warning light and extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds. The problem could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

(Note: If a driver experiences a power steering warning indicator light on in the instrument panel and the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, they should immediately contact the nearest authorized dealer or qualified workshop in order to have the vehicle inspected.)

Owners receiving notices will be instructed to return to their dealerships to have the power steering control module software updated. For more information about the problem owners are asked to contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 48M1 and the NHTSA campaign number is 15V-452 .