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- STEERING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A bolt that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If that happens, the steering rack housing can break as well, which can lead to a loss of steering control and raise the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. You can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Recall numbers for this action are 48LG and 48VT.
Vehicle Identification Numbers involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov for open recalls, and schedule the free repair at an authorized dealer if your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q3 | 201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas | 20182019 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 |