Volkswagen lug bolt holes on the wheels may have been machined incorrectly, preventing the wheel bolt from sufficiently attaching to the wheel bearing hub.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the wheels lugs/nuts/bolts/studs. Here is what owners need to know.
The lug bolt holes on the wheels may have been machined incorrectly, preventing the wheel bolt from sufficiently attaching to the wheel bearing hub.
An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-132.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Volkswagen Atlas |
| 2021 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
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