United StatesCertain 2018 Tiguan, 2018–2019 Atlas, and 2019–2021 Audi Q3 vehicles are affected; owners can identify involved cars by VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov (NHTSA campaign 26V590000; manufacturer campaigns 48LG and 48VT). One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break, which can cause the steering rack housing to break and result in a loss of steering control. Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt free of charge; owner letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026, and Volkswagen customer service can be reached at 1-800-893-5298.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V590000; Manufacturer campaign 48LG, 48VT
The 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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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