NHTSA campaign 21V812000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 21V812000
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.
Reported 10/15/2021
What can happen
The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Repair
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.
Components
- Suspension: Front: Wheel bearing
- Wheels: Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.