Vehicle recall 21V812000 · October 15, 2021
Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 1 more model
The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V812000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 15, 2021
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 40R7
- Owner notification
- November 2, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs; Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Atlas (2021): 2021
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2021): 2021
- Volkswagen Passat (2021): 2021
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