Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The bolts holding key parts of your vehicle together, like the brakes and suspension, might not have been tightened properly during assembly.
Risk if Unfixed
If these bolts fail, you could lose control of your vehicle, which increases the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Volkswagen dealer will check and tighten the bolts as needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.
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