Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have the wrong wheel bolts installed, which can cause a wheel to come loose and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your wheel detaches, you could be involved in a crash, which could result in injury or damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Do not drive your vehicle until it's fixed. A free repair will be done at the dealership to replace the wheel bolts with the correct ones.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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