Volkswagen recall — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

NHTSA · December 3, 2025

• NHTSA recall campaign 25V835000 (Volkswagen), reported December 3, 2025.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 27.
• Component: Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs.
• Details as of July 25, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

December 3, 2025

Recalling firm

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Source ID

25V835000

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Defect

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.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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