2026 Volkswagen Atlas and ID.4 Recalled for Detaching Wheel Risk

Agency Publication Date: December 3, 2025

Summary

Volkswagen is recalling approximately 27 of its 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles because the wrong wheel bolts may have been installed during manufacturing. These incorrect bolts can fail to hold the wheel securely, which may result in a wheel falling off the vehicle while driving. Owners are warned not to drive these vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Dealers will provide a free inspection and replacement of the wheel bolts for all affected units.

Risk

If the wrong bolts were used, a wheel can loosen and completely detach from the vehicle while it is in motion, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. Because this poses a critical safety hazard, owners should not drive or ride in the vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

What You Should Do

This recall involves 2026 Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles that may have been manufactured with incorrect wheel bolts. Approximately 27 vehicles are affected.
Stop driving this vehicle immediately and park it until the recall repair is completed.
Check if your specific vehicle is included in this recall by entering your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the search tool at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls or by contacting a Volkswagen dealer.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer to schedule a free inspection and, if necessary, a replacement of the wheel bolts.
For more information, contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 44BW.
Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional safety information.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Inspection and replacement of wheel bolts.

How to: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired.

Affected Products

Product: 2026 Volkswagen Atlas

Manufacturer recall number 44BW; Campaign ID 25V835.

Product: 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Manufacturer recall number 44BW; Campaign ID 25V835.

Product: 2026 Volkswagen ID.4

Manufacturer recall number 44BW; Campaign ID 25V835.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 25V835000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Sold By: Volkswagen dealers

Units Affected: 27 vehicles(41% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: Yes — park this vehicle until the recall repair is completed

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: December 12, 2025

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 44BW

Agency Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall involves 2026 Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles that may have been manufactured with incorrect wheel bolts. Approximately 27 vehicles are affected.

Stop driving this vehicle immediately and park it until the recall repair is completed.

Check if your specific vehicle is included in this recall by entering your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the search tool at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls or by contacting a Volkswagen dealer.

Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer to schedule a free inspection and, if necessary, a replacement of the wheel bolts.

For more information, contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 44BW.

Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional safety information.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 25V835000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Sold By: Volkswagen dealers

Units Affected: 27 vehicles(41% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: Yes — park this vehicle until the recall repair is completed

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: December 12, 2025

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 44BW

Agency Last Updated: December 18, 2025