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Model year 2026 · Volkswagen

2026 Volkswagen Atlas recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on July 22, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ATLAS.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V473000July 22, 2026Back Over Prevention › Software
25V835000December 3, 2025Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/StudsDo not drive

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Wheels (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V473000Manufacturer no. 91TV

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
July 22, 2026
Owner notification
August 4, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
57,851 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas
Not reported – December 16, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
ATLAS

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 28, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V473000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V835000Manufacturer no. 44BW

Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA
December 3, 2025
Owner notification
December 12, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas
October 30, 2025 – November 4, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
ATLAS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V835000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 22, 2026.