2026 Volkswagen (3 models) Wheels Recall 25V835000 (Volkswagen 44BW)

NHTSA recall 25V835000 (Volkswagen recall 44BW) covers about 27 2026 Volkswagen (3 models) vehicles (wheels), filed with NHTSA Dec 3, 2025. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V835000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory

NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.

27
vehicles affected (potential)
2026
model years
Dec 3, 2025
filed with NHTSA
Do not drive
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs)

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.

The risk

Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Dec 12, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Volkswagen recall number 44BW

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V835000 as 44BW. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "44BW recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Volkswagen Atlas2026All Atlas recalls
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport2026—
Volkswagen ID.42026—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 3, 2025
Owner notification
Dec 12, 2025
Build dates covered
Oct 30, 2025 to Nov 4, 2025
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Check your VIN for 25V835000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 25V835000 is open, call any Volkswagen dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V835000 or 44BW). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 25V835000?

NHTSA recall 25V835000 (Volkswagen recall 44BW) covers about 27 2026 Volkswagen (3 models) vehicles (wheels), filed with NHTSA Dec 3, 2025. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V835000?

No. NHTSA's record for 25V835000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Volkswagen dealer to arrange the repair.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V835000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Volkswagen dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 25V835000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired." NHTSA lists Dec 12, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Volkswagen recall number for 25V835000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 44BW. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (44BW) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V835000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 25V835000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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