NHTSAWHEELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Wheel May Detach from Vehicle
Published: December 3, 2025Recall ID: 25V835000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Wheel May Detach from Vehicle
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Wheel May Detach from Vehicle |
| Nhtsa id | 25V835000 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V835000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 81.48 |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 44BW |
| Potentially affected | 27 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |