Volkswagen recalls 2021 Atlas vehicles with wheels that may not attach properly, risking crashes. Owners must have wheels inspected and replaced free of charge by dealers.
An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2021 Atlas vehicles where wheels might not attach securely, increasing crash risk. Owners must have wheels checked and replaced by dealers at no cost to fix the issue.
The wheels may not attach securely to the vehicle because the lug bolt holes were machined incorrectly. This can cause wheels to separate, increasing crash risk during normal driving.
Owners of 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if wheels become loose during driving.
Check if your 2021 Atlas has wheels with incorrectly machined lug bolt holes. The recall began March 4, 2021, and applies to all 2021 Atlas models.
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a wheel inspection and replacement if needed.
Dealers will inspect all four wheels and replace wheels, lug bolts, and wheel bearings if necessary at no cost.
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.
The lug bolt holes on the wheels may have been machined incorrectly, preventing the wheel from attaching securely to the vehicle.
All 2021 Atlas vehicles are affected. The recall began March 4, 2021, and applies to all 2021 models.
Dealers will inspect all four wheels and replace wheels, lug bolts, and wheel bearings if necessary at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V132000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 21V132000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
