# Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure (26V590000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 55/100

| 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 208,724 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V590000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.