Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. on December 3, 2025; 3 model-year listings affected.
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
NHTSA campaign 25V835000 · reported December 3, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 27 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
- The risk
- Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44BW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.