Volkswagen recalls 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and ID.4 vehicles over wrong wheel bolts
Incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed when these 27 vehicles were built, which can let a wheel come off and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Do not drive the vehicle until it is repaired; dealers will inspect it and replace the wheel bolts if needed, free of charge. Owners can call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and mention recall number 44BW.
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Recall details
- Product
- Volkswagen Id.4, Atlas Cross Sport, Atlas 2026
- Hazard
- Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 27 vehicles
- Owner notification
- December 12, 2025
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 3, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V835000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 44BW
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- 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.
- Consequence
- Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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