NHTSA recall 26V590000
Steering · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2019 Audi Q3
- 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2020 Audi Q3
- 2021 Audi Q3
All model years NHTSA lists
2019 Audi Q3, 2020 Audi Q3, 2021 Audi Q3, 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V590000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.