Recall 26V590000: 2019–2021 Audi Q3, 2018–2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 11, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 208,724
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The 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.
The risk
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2019 Audi Q3
- 2020 Audi Q3
- 2021 Audi Q3
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V590000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 48LG, 48VT
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components
- Steering (Steering)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology