Recall 21V132000: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 3, 2021

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

128vehicles

Model years

2021

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2021 Volkswagen Atlas482 complaints
• 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport165 complaints