2019–2021 Audi Q3, 2018–2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Recall: One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may…
NHTSA campaign 26V590000 · Steering · filed Sep 11, 2026 · verified Sep 19, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V590000 (manufacturer number 48LG, 48VT). Data last verified Sep 19, 2026.