2026 Volkswagen Atlas
1 Recalls for 2026 Volkswagen Atlas
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
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| 2025-03-12 | 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.
Remedy:
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. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2026 Volkswagen Atlas
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0 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2026 Volkswagen Atlas
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0 Investigations for 2026 Volkswagen Atlas
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40 Service Alerts for 2026 Volkswagen Atlas
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states dynamic road sign Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-12-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer sta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-12-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer sta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-12-17 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Update programming for front assist. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-12-03 | SUSPENSION
Alignment Submission Form Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-12-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Check Process before replacement Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-12-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-12-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Installation of a Foam Strip to prevent wind or whistle noise when driving. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-20 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer sta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-20 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A “How To” activate Car Net® 2.0 – Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit -J949-Vehicle is Offline (Not Connected) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-17 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Replace Door Lock and Cap. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-20 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PDI Instruction Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-12 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer sta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-06 | SERVICE BRAKES
Warranty Instruction and guidance Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-04 | SERVICE BRAKES
Identify and resurfacing brake rotors. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-05 | SERVICE BRAKES
How to handle brake noise or pulsation during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-03 | SERVICE BRAKES
Alignment sheet submission. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Check Process before replacement Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-17 | ENGINE
Coolant Bleed Procedure Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states A/C Inop, no cooling; Customer states win Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-20 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, low coolant level, visible coolant leak, coolant warning message in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-08 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, low coolant level, visible coolant leak, coolant warning message in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states v Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-14 | POWER TRAIN
Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-09 | POWER TRAIN
Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-14 | ENGINE
G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-09 | ENGINE
How to measure engine oil consumption. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-08 | ENGINE
Proper engine oil level before leaving the factory. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-23 | ENGINE
Excess flashing left behind during the intake manifold injection molding process Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-14 | ENGINE
EVAP and Leak Detection Pump replacement components. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-06 | ENGINE
A list of suggested fuel stations Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-14 | ENGINE
Engine misfire diagnostic aid. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-06 | ENGINE
Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-10-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
If all keys are lost or missing the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- must be replaced. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-09-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Image processing hardware integrated inside the 00A5 Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera (-R242-) resets temporarily causing the error “Lane Assist not available” to appear in the MFI until the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R24 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-09-17 | POWER TRAIN
Oil Leak diagnosis Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-09-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
How to activate camera before delivery Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-09-04 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
How to activate camera before delivery Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-09-11 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel Pressure Testing Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2026 Volkswagen Atlas
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