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Volkswagen Recalls 208,724 SUVs for Steering Rack Corrosion Risk

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC · How we work

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Volkswagen Group of America is recalling over 208,000 U.S. vehicles because a steering rack bolt can corrode.
The recall covers 208,724 SUVs: 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 models.
NHTSA warned a broken rack could cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk.
Dealers will replace the bolt with a polymer-coated part at no cost.
Owner notification letters will be mailed on November 10.

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Volkswagen Group of America is recalling over 208,000 U.S. vehicles because a steering rack bolt can corrode.
The recall covers 208,724 SUVs: 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 models.
NHTSA warned a broken rack could cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk.
Dealers will replace the bolt with a polymer-coated part at no cost.
Owner notification letters will be mailed on November 10.