Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure (26V590000)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure (26V590000). Its units affected of 208,724 is top-decile (94th percentile of 871 records). Dated 54 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 55/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
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units affected: 208,724 · 94th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 391.6x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Subject | Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure |
| NHTSA ID | 26V590000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 48LG, 48VT |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 208724 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | 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 NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026. |
| units affected percentile | 94th of 871 (median 533, 391.6x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-09-11
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.'s units affected: 94th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
55 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 208,724 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 26V590000: Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure, 208,724 units.
How does Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
This is a top-decile record: its units affected of 208,724 is 391.6x the median of 533 across 871 records. It is 54 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | Vehicle | 208,724 | 94th | 2026-09-11 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 265,512 | 96th | 2026-09-29 |
| Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | Vehicle | 43,913 | 86th | 2026-07-30 |
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 36,922 | 85th | 2025-12-11 |
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