2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 6 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recalls, newest first
Jun 30, 2025Service BrakesVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 to 2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023 to 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.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign 25V434000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Jun 20, 2024Air Bags, SensorVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 to 2024 Atlas and 2020 to 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
NHTSA campaign 24V464000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Oct 26, 2022Suspension, Critical FastenersVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022 to 2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
Risk: Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.
NHTSA campaign 22V807000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Oct 7, 2022Engine And Engine Cooling, EngineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 to 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022 to 2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Risk: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1 800 893 5298 and Audi's customer service at 1 800 253 2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (VW) and 13i5 (Audi).
NHTSA campaign 22V753000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Sep 26, 2022Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation ComponentsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
Risk: A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T2.
NHTSA campaign 22V718000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mar 28, 2022Air Bags, Side/windowVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 Atlas, 2020 to 2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 to 2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.
Risk: A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.
NHTSA campaign 22V152000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.