2022 Volkswagen Atlas 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 7 2022 Volkswagen Atlas recalls, newest first
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.
Aug 31, 2022Trailer HitchesVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk: Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.
NHTSA campaign 22V657000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Jul 20, 2022Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021 to 2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
NHTSA campaign 22V514000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Apr 13, 2022Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel Injection SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters.
Risk: Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the long fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iD.
NHTSA campaign 22V245000 · 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 2022 Volkswagen Atlas have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas 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.