# NHTSA recall 25V835000

> **Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.** · 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS · component: **WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS** · ⚠ PARK IT

## Summary

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.

## Consequence

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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 25V835000
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** ATLAS
- **Model year:** 2026
- **Component:** WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- **Report received:** 2025-12-03
- ⚠ **PARK IT advisory** (don't drive)

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V835000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 25V835000 (Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., 2026 VOLKSWAGEN). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-10-31 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/25V835000. Licensed CC0.

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