NHTSA recall 26V590000 · Sep 11, 2026
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure
Product
2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles
Hazard
A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
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Check my VIN on NHTSA.govRecall details
- Summary
- 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.
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 208,724
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 48LG, 48VT
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:05 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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