CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS; WHEELS:RIM
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The lug bolt holes on the wheels may have been machined incorrectly, preventing the wheel bolt from sufficiently attaching to the wheel bearing hub.
- Risk
- An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four wheels, and as necessary, replace the wheels, lug bolts ,and wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q9.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some wheels may have had their lug bolt holes machined incorrectly. As a result, the lug bolts may not attach securely to the wheel bearing hub, so a wheel could separate from the vehicle while driving.
A wheel that comes off can cause a loss of vehicle control and increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and act on it promptly.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect all four wheels and replace the wheels, lug bolts, and wheel bearings as needed, at no cost to you. Check your VIN for open recalls, and contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 with questions.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2021 |