2018-2021 Audi Q3, Volkswagen Atlas and others recall: steering
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 11, 2026. It covers about 208,724 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 208,724
- reported
- Sep 11, 2026
- related complaints
- 96
Steering
- What is 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.
- Remedy
- 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 on September 16, 2026.
Recall number 26V590000
Affected vehicles
- Audi Q3 2019-2021 201920202021
- Volkswagen Atlas 2018-2019 20182019
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 96 complaints about steering problems.
2020 Audi Q32018 Volkswagen Atlas2019 Volkswagen Atlas2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Questions about recall 26V590000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2021 Audi Q3, Volkswagen Atlas and others steering?
Yes. Recall 26V590000, reported on September 11, 2026, covers about 208,724 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V590000?
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 on September 16, 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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