Recall
Volkswagen Atlas — 21V132000
NHTSA ID
21V132000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Atlas
Years Affected
2021
Recall Date
2021-03-03
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Units Affected
128
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
44Q9
Summary
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.
Consequence
An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.