2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Wheel Bolt Recall
Volkswagen has issued a recall for certain 2026 ID.4, Atlas, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles because incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed. This defect can lead to a wheel detaching, increasing crash risk. Owners are urged not to drive these vehicles until repairs are completed.
Also applies to
- Volkswagen Atlas
- 2026
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
- 2026
Important: Do Not Drive Advisory
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued a critical safety advisory for affected vehicles. Owners are explicitly advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall repair has been performed. This is to prevent potential safety hazards caused by the defect.
Why This Matters: Safety Risk
This 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 recall addresses a serious safety concern. The installation of incorrect wheel bolts can compromise the secure attachment of a wheel to the vehicle. If a wheel detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it significantly increases the risk of a crash, potentially leading to severe injury or property damage.
What's Being Recalled
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The issue stems from the manufacturing process, where incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed. This recall specifically targets the WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS component group.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owner notification letters for this 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 recall were mailed on December 12, 2025. You can also check if your specific vehicle is involved by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VINs for affected vehicles became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.
Manufacturer's Remedy
To resolve this safety issue, Volkswagen dealers will inspect the wheel bolts on affected vehicles. If incorrect bolts are found, they will be replaced with the correct ones. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. Owners should contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 for more information. Volkswagen's internal number for this recall is 44BW.
Source: NHTSA ID: 25V835000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 recall about?
- The recall is due to incorrect wheel bolts that may have been installed during manufacturing on certain 2026 Volkswagen ID.4, Atlas, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. This can lead to a wheel detaching from the vehicle.
- What is the risk if my vehicle has incorrect wheel bolts?
- If your vehicle has incorrect wheel bolts, there is an increased risk that a wheel could detach while driving. This significantly raises the potential for a crash, which could result in injury.
- What should I do if my 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 is part of this recall?
- Volkswagen advises owners not to drive their vehicles until the recall repair has been completed. You should contact your Volkswagen dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement of the wheel bolts, which will be done free of charge. You can also check your VIN on NHTSA.gov.
- What is Volkswagen's recall number for this issue?
- Volkswagen's internal recall number for this issue is 44BW. The NHTSA campaign number is 25V835000.
What Volkswagen ID.4 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 6 model years.
- 1,027
- Owner complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 570
- Service bulletins
- 113
- Crashes reported
- 13
- Fires reported
- 73
- Injuries reported
The 2026 model year
1 complaint, the 6th most of 6 model years on file. Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 2 recalls on file.
Wheels, the system this article covers, accounts for 15 of 1,027 complaints (1%).
Complaints by model year
| 2021 | 339 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 137 | |
| 2023 | 466 | |
| 2024 | 53 | |
| 2025 | 31 | |
| 2026 | 1 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 516
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 154
- Vehicle Speed Control — 124
- Structure — 119
- Service Brakes — 98
Latest recalls for the 2026 model year
- 26V630000 — Electrical System (Sep 2026)
- 25V835000 — Wheels (Dec 2025) — Do not drive
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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