Recall 25V434 covers 546 2023-2025 Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 for loose chassis, brake, or suspension bolts. Repair is free at Volkswagen dealers.
Volkswagen is recalling 546 2023-2025 Atlas Cross Sport, ID.4, and Atlas vehicles because certain chassis, brake, and suspension bolts were not correctly tightened during manufacturing. Loose hardware can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk; the Volkswagen dealer repair will be free once it is available.
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What's wrong?
Bolts on the 2023-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, ID.4, and Atlas hold major chassis, brake, and suspension parts in position. That includes connections for parts such as cross members, engine mounts, control arms, subframes, and rear brake carriers. These bolts are supposed to be tightened to specification so the joint stays clamped while the vehicle accelerates, brakes, and turns.
On affected vehicles, the issue is the tightening process, not a flaw in the bolt itself. Volkswagen traced the problem to supplier programming and process issues that left certain bolt connections outside specification. If a bolt was not tightened correctly, the connection can loosen during normal driving and the related brake, chassis, or suspension part is no longer held with the intended clamping force.
The warning sign Volkswagen identified is noise from that area of the vehicle while driving. If a new noise starts near the brakes, suspension, or underbody, treat it as relevant to this recall and have the vehicle inspected by a Volkswagen dealer.
Who's affected?
Covers Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 across the 2023-2025 model years, all tied to chassis, brake, or suspension bolts.
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | suspension component |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | brake system |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | suspension component |
| 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 | brake system |
| 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 | suspension component |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas | brake system |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas | suspension component |
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 | brake system |
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 | suspension component |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas | brake system |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas | suspension component |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas | brake system |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas | suspension component |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | brake system |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | suspension component |
| Units affected | 546 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loose bolt can affect control of the vehicle, and loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. If you hear new noise from the affected area while driving, slow down, stop when safe, and call a Volkswagen dealer before continuing regular use. Repair will be free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, ID.4, or Atlas is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer and ask whether recall number 25V434 is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the free chassis, brake, or suspension bolt replacement that corrects incorrectly tightened hardware.
- Bring the recall notice if Volkswagen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V434 when you call.
- Drive carefully until the dealer completes the repair. Stop using the vehicle and call the dealer if steering, braking, or suspension behavior changes.
What happens at the repair
When the final dealer repair is available, a Volkswagen technician will check the chassis, brake, and suspension fasteners covered by the recall and replace bolts that need replacement. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. Volkswagen uses its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for a related bolt or fastener repair before the recall notice, ask Volkswagen customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 27, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 27, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 30, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
| July 25, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V434?
Recall 25V434 covers 546 Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles with chassis, brake system, or suspension bolts that were not correctly tightened during manufacturing. A loose bolt can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Volkswagen dealers will replace bolts as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2025 Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, or ID.4 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V434. If it is, contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule inspection and bolt replacement as needed. Reference recall number 25V434 and Volkswagen recall number 42HX when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 25V434, Volkswagen dealers will replace the affected bolts as needed free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of vehicle control. The recall involves bolts in chassis, brake system, or suspension areas that were not correctly tightened during manufacturing. If an included bolt loosens, vehicle control can be reduced and crash risk increases.
When were owners notified about this Volkswagen recall?
Volkswagen mailed owner notification letters on July 25, 2025. You do not need to wait for a letter to act. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Volkswagen dealer and ask about recall 25V434 or Volkswagen recall number 42HX.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V434000 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen customer service | 1-800-253-2834 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V434 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V434000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →