NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026 Volkswagen Atlas and 2 more recall: Wheel May Detach from Vehicle
Do not drive: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive affected vehicles until repaired.
- Recall number
- 25V835000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Wheels
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 27
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Wheels
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Atlas | 2026 |
| Volkswagen | Atlas Cross Sport | 2026 |
| Volkswagen | ID.4 | 2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
44BW
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V835000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.