Volkswagen Recall 25V-434: Service brakes

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.

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 details

NHTSA campaign	25V-434 (25V434000)
Manufacturer number	42HX
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component	Service brakes
Report date	June 30, 2025
Owners notified	July 25, 2025
Vehicles affected	546
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the brakes

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 25V-434 repair free?

Yes. Volkswagen dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 546 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.