CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some wheel bolts may have been installed incorrectly during vehicle manufacturing. Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until it has been repaired. Authorized dealers will inspect the wheel bolts and replace them as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. You can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall number 44BW), and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2026 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2026 |