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Recall 26V-590

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2019 to 2021 Audi Q3 and 2 other models: Steering.

At a glance

Campaign number
26V-590
Reported
September 11, 2026
Vehicles affected
208,724 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

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-[removed]. 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