Recall 26V590000: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., steering
Reported 2026-09-11 · vehicle recall · 208,724 units
Problem
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.
Risk
A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | Q3 | 2019 |
| AUDI | Q3 | 2020 |
| AUDI | Q3 | 2021 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS | 2018 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS | 2019 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN | 2018 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 48LG, 48VT |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | not yet dated |
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