Recall 21V812000: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 15, 2021

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

30vehicles

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, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.

Possible consequence

The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.

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
• 2021 Volkswagen Passat18 complaints