Auburn Hills, MI – October 29, 2026 – Volkswagen (NASDAQ:VWAGY) has recalled 208,724 vehicles that may lose steering due to a fractured bolt.

The list of the affected models includes:

• 2018 Tiguan
• 2019 – 2021 Audi Q3
• 2018 – 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

NHTSA recall number is 26V590000.

Recall summary  

Due to the intrusion of moisture, the bolt that attaches the steering rack to the car’s subframe may corrode and break. This could lead to the “fracture of the steering rack housing,” leaving the driver unable to control the car.

Recall risks 

Losing steering significantly increases the risk of a serious accident. While the manufacturer did not issue a do-not-drive warning, owners should get the car repaired as soon as possible.

The repair

To fix the VW recall issue, dealers will replace the “steering rack mounting bolt” free of charge. The remedy is not currently available. Owners will be notified by mail as soon as it comes out.

In the meantime, you can use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool to see if your vehicle is part of this recall.

Other Volkswagen recalls

In May 2026, 7,500 Audis were recalled due to faulty seatbelts, as reported.

In June 2026, 39,000 Taos SUVs were recalled due to a fuel leak that upped the risk of fire, also as reported.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Enter your VIN into the MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool to run a Volkswagen or an Audi recall check.