Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS, 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT, 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4)
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- Company / brand
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Product
- 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS; 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT; 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
- Reason / hazard
- Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- What to do (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.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 27
- 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.
- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Do not drive
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