NHTSA recall 26V-590 (26V590000)
steering recall reported September 11, 2026 - about 208,724 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V590000
- Also written as
- 26V-590
- Manufacturer number
- 48LG, 48VT
- Reported
- September 11, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~208,724
- Component
- steering
What is 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.
Why it is dangerous
A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-590 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.