Recall 25V835000: 2026 Volkswagen Atlas, 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2026 Volkswagen ID.4

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Do not drive: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive these vehicles until the remedy is completed.

Report date
Dec 3, 2025
Vehicles affected
27
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2026 Volkswagen Atlas
  • 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
  • 2026 Volkswagen ID.4

Details

NHTSA campaign
25V835000
Manufacturer campaign
44BW
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Owner letters
Dec 12, 2025
Components
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Wheels & Tires)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology