25V835000NHTSA advisory: do not drive
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Dec 3, 2025
27 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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.