2018–2021 Audi Q3, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Tiguan: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 26V590000 · 209K units potentially affected · filed Sep 11, 2026
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
Why it matters
A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 48LG and 48VT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V590000
- Manufacturer no.
- 48LG, 48VT
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- STEERING
- Units affected
- 208,724
- Report received
- Sep 11, 2026
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Audi Q3 2019, 2020, 2021
- Volkswagen Atlas 2018, 2019
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2018