Volkswagen and Audi Recall SUVs to Fix Steering Problem
A rusted bolt could cause some Tiguan, Atlas, and Q3 SUVs to lose steering control
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling over 208,000 SUVs including the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, and 2019-2023 Audi Q3 to replace a faulty part that could cause drivers to lose control of the vehicle.
Volkswagen and Audi Steering Recall Details
Vehicles Recalled
• Volkswagen Atlas SUVs manufactured between Nov. 30, 2016, and Sept. 22, 2018
• Volkswagen Tiguan SUVs manufactured between March 22, 2017, and June 18, 2018
• Audi Q3 SUVs manufactured between May 21, 2019, and July 16, 2021
The problem: The right side steering rack bolt may rust prematurely.
The fix: Volkswagen and Audi dealers will replace the bolt with a more rustproof version, free of charge.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact Volkswagen at 800-893-5298.
NHTSA campaign number: 26V590. Volkswagen’s numbers for this recall are 48LG and 48VT.
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