2026 Volkswagen Atlas, 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Recall: Incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing

NHTSA campaign 25V835000 · Wheels · filed Dec 3, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Risk

Crash / injury

Owner letters

Mailing began Dec 12, 2025

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.

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The fix — what to 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.

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Model years
Volkswagen	Atlas	2026
Volkswagen	Atlas Cross Sport	2026
Volkswagen	ID.4	2026

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V835000 (manufacturer number 44BW). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.