Service brakesRecall 25V-434 · Volkswagen vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 25V-434 covers 546 Volkswagen vehicles for a service brakes problem, reported to NHTSA on June 30, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.

88%
Vehicles repaired481 of 546 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected5463 models
ReportedJun 30, 2025Owners notified Jul 25, 2025
Complaints since56Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 25V434000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.

The risk

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

88%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2025 Q32026 Q3
3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 16, 2022 to February 4, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.