Is my 2021 Volkswagen Atlas affected by a recall?
NHTSA lists 17 safety recall campaigns covering this vehicle. A campaign covers a production range, so only your own VIN can answer it for your car.
NHTSA lists 17 safety recall campaigns covering the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, the most recent reported June 20, 2024. A campaign covers a range of vehicles rather than every one built, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check your VIN against NHTSA's own lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, whatever the car is worth and however old it is.
- Recall campaigns
- 17
- Most recent
- June 20, 2024
- Do not drive
- 1
- Park outside
- None
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, as ingested August 17, 2026
- 1 campaign carries a do not drive advisory: 20V712000. If your VIN is in one of them, NHTSA is telling you to stop driving the car until it is repaired.
All 17 campaigns, newest first
Every summary, consequence and remedy below is NHTSA's own wording, printed unedited. The campaign number is what a dealer needs if you call to ask whether yours is covered.
- Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengerNHTSA 24V464000 · reported June 20, 2024
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 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.
- The risk
- A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- The remedy
- 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.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 271,330 vehicles
- Owners notified
- September 30, 2024
- Manufacturer number
- 69PZ
- Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengerNHTSA 23V215000 · reported March 29, 2023
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 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.
- The risk
- A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- The remedy
- Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 143,053 vehicles
- Owners notified
- March 22, 2024
- Manufacturer number
- 69FB
- Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systemsNHTSA 22V815000 · reported October 31, 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- The risk
- An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- The remedy
- Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 296,044 vehicles
- Owners notified
- November 18, 2022
- Manufacturer number
- AU:45J7,VW:45J6,45J8
- Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraNHTSA 22V514000 · reported July 20, 2022
Volkswagen 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, 2021-2022 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."
- The risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The remedy
- 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.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 43,091 vehicles
- Owners notified
- August 2, 2022
- Manufacturer number
- 91DV
- Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectorsNHTSA 22V245000 · reported April 13, 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters.
- The risk
- Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The remedy
- 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.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 1,382 vehicles
- Owners notified
- July 20, 2022
- Manufacturer number
- 24iD
- Air bags:side/windowNHTSA 22V152000 · reported March 28, 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 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.
- The risk
- A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
- The remedy
- 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.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 222,892 vehicles
- Owners notified
- June 22, 2022
- Manufacturer number
- 97GF
- Equipment:other:labelsNHTSA 22V086000 · reported February 16, 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- The risk
- Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The remedy
- Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 3,648 vehicles
- Owners notified
- March 31, 2022
- Manufacturer number
- 09D9
- Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleNHTSA 21V892000 · reported November 17, 2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.
- The risk
- A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- The remedy
- Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 54,429 vehicles
- Owners notified
- January 14, 2022
- Manufacturer number
- 87H4
- Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studsNHTSA 21V812000 · reported October 15, 2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
- The risk
- The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The remedy
- Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 30 vehicles
- Owners notified
- November 2, 2021
- Manufacturer number
- 40R7
- Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakersNHTSA 21V616000 · reported August 6, 2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Damaged relays may have been installed in the engine compartment fuse box, which could inadvertently activate the horn or engine starter.
- The risk
- A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- The remedy
- Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97FR.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 33 vehicles
- Owners notified
- August 27, 2021
- Manufacturer number
- 97FR
- Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studsNHTSA 21V132000 · reported March 3, 2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The lug bolt holes on the wheels may have been machined incorrectly, preventing the wheel bolt from sufficiently attaching to the wheel bearing hub.
- The risk
- An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four wheels, and as necessary, replace the wheels, lug bolts ,and wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q9.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 128 vehicles
- Owners notified
- March 12, 2021
- Manufacturer number
- 44Q9
- SteeringNHTSA 21V026000 · reported January 27, 2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle may fracture in the area of the strut mounting.
- The risk
- A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace one or both steering knuckles, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q7.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 10,303 vehicles
- Owners notified
- February 16, 2021
- Manufacturer number
- 40Q7
- Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraNHTSA 20V716000 · reported November 18, 2020
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- The risk
- A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 32,048 vehicles
- Owners notified
- December 11, 2020
- Manufacturer number
- 91BB / 91BC
- SteeringNHTSA 20V712000 · reported November 17, 2020
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. One or both steering knuckles may have been damaged during production.
- The risk
- A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- The remedy
- Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q6. Note: Owners are advised to DO NOT DRIVE the vehicle until the vehicle has been inspected and repaired if necessary.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 776 vehicles
- Owners notified
- November 19, 2020
- Manufacturer number
- 40Q6
- Tires:sidewallNHTSA 20V702000 · reported November 13, 2020
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured.
- The risk
- Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
- The remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 760 vehicles
- Owners notified
- November 30, 2020
- Manufacturer number
- 44Q5
- Exterior lighting:headlightsNHTSA 20V504000 · reported August 26, 2020
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94N7.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 11 vehicles
- Owners notified
- September 9, 2020
- Manufacturer number
- 94N7
- SeatsNHTSA 20V505000 · reported August 26, 2020
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
- The risk
- In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.
- The remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 5,376 vehicles
- Owners notified
- September 11, 2020
- Manufacturer number
- 72L1, 72K8, 72K9
How to check whether yours is one of them.
Take the VIN off the driver's-side windshield or the door jamb sticker and put it into NHTSA's own recall lookup. It answers for that exact car, which no list on a page can. Recall work is free at a franchised dealer of that make, and it stays free however old the car is.
- 1. Find the 17-character VIN, lower corner of the windshield on the driver's side, or on the door jamb sticker.
- 2. Check it at nhtsa.gov/recalls, the agency's own lookup. Our decoder will tell you what the number means, but NHTSA is the one that knows whether your car is in a campaign.
- 3. If it is, call a franchised Volkswagen dealer and give them the campaign number. The repair is free.
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, safety recall campaigns. Summary, consequence and remedy are NHTSA's own wording, unedited. A recall is a manufacturer or agency decision that a vehicle does not meet a safety standard or contains a defect posing an unreasonable risk. It is not a complaint, and it is not an opinion about the car as a whole.
Registration counts: New York State DMV registration file, five New York City counties, August 17, 2026 snapshot. A registration is a record in a state database, not a car on the road, and the borough is where the registrant receives mail rather than where the car is driven. How we counted.
Fuel economy: EPA and DOE ratings published at FuelEconomy.gov, unaveraged, so each configuration is its own row. Recalls and complaints: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, the agency's own wording, as ingested August 17, 2026. Complaints are reports members of the public filed, not confirmed defects. The NYC registration study is the analysis these counts sit on top of.
234 vehicles in this directory, covering 520,848 registered cars. Data as of August 17, 2026.