2018–2021 Volkswagen & Audi (3 models) Steering Recall 26V590000 (Volkswagen 48LG)

NHTSA recall 26V590000 (Volkswagen recall 48LG / 48VT) covers about 208,724 2018–2021 Volkswagen & Audi (3 models) vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Sep 11, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V590000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

208,724
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2021
model years
Sep 11, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Steering

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 remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet.

Volkswagen recall number 48LG / 48VT

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V590000 as 48LG, 48VT. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "48LG recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Volkswagen Atlas2018–2019All Atlas recalls
Volkswagen Tiguan2018All Tiguan recallsYears to avoid
Audi Q32019–2021All Q3 recalls

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Sep 11, 2026
Owner notification
Not listed yet
Build dates covered
Nov 30, 2016 to Jul 16, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Check your VIN for 26V590000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V590000 is open, call any Volkswagen dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V590000 or 48LG). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V590000?

NHTSA recall 26V590000 (Volkswagen recall 48LG / 48VT) covers about 208,724 2018–2021 Volkswagen & Audi (3 models) vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Sep 11, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V590000?

NHTSA's record for 26V590000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V590000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Volkswagen dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V590000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge." NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Volkswagen recall number for 26V590000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 48LG, 48VT. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (48LG, 48VT) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V590000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V590000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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