Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V132000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-03-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V132000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
128
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-03
Owners notified
2021-03-12

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The lug bolt holes on the wheels may have been machined incorrectly, preventing the wheel bolt from sufficiently attaching to the wheel bearing hub.

Safety risk

An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four wheels, and as necessary, replace the wheels, lug bolts ,and wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q9.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Volkswagen Atlas2021
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport2021

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.