NHTSA Recall 26V590000

Affects 2019 Audi Q3, 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020 Audi Q3, 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2021 Audi Q3, 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Sep 18, 2026 — NHTSA.

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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.
Risk:
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.

NHTSA campaign 26V590000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Sep 11, 2026.

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