Volkswagen Atlas recalls

48 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 3 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

26V590000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Steering recallOne of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break.Steering & suspensionFree replacement209KunitsSep 1126V473000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update58KunitsJul 2225V835000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Wheels recallThe incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.Do not driveSteering & suspensionFree replacement27unitsDec 202525V434000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Service Brakes recallCertain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement546unitsJun 202525V334000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallA software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update171KunitsMay 202525V100000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine recallThe engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine…Engine & powertrainFree repair177KunitsFeb 202525V081000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Power Train recallThe transmission may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loss of drive power.Engine & powertrainFree replacement19unitsFeb 202524V723000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement1,591unitsSep 202424V480000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update84KunitsJun 202424V464000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag…Air bagsFree replacement271KunitsJun 202423V671000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe driver's side impact air bag may be missing a weld at the side air bag housing.Air bagsFree replacement2unitsOct 202323V593000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.Engine & powertrainFree replacement2,018unitsAug 202323V215000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag…Air bagsFree replacement143KunitsMar 202322V815000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Tires recallThe tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four…TiresFree software update296KunitsOct 202222V807000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.Steering & suspensionFree replacement33unitsOct 202222V753000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.Engine & powertrainFree replacement77KunitsOct 202222V718000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallCertain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement555unitsSep 202222V657000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Trailer Hitches recallThe trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.EquipmentFree repair3,184unitsAug 202222V514000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update43KunitsJul 202222V245000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThe long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters.Fuel systemFree replacement1,382unitsApr 202222V152000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the…Air bagsFree replacement223KunitsMar 202222V086000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Equipment recallThe reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed.EquipmentFree repair3,648unitsFeb 202221V892000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.Air bagsFree replacement54KunitsNov 202121V812000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.Steering & suspensionFree replacement30unitsOct 202121V616000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallDamaged relays may have been installed in the engine compartment fuse box, which could inadvertently activate the horn or engine…ElectricalFree replacement33unitsAug 202121V321000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Unknown OR Other recallThese internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may…OtherRefund / repurchase46unitsMay 202121V142000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Tires recallOn the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.TiresFree replacement2,535unitsMar 202121V132000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Wheels recallThe lug bolt holes on the wheels may have been machined incorrectly, preventing the wheel bolt from sufficiently attaching to the…Steering & suspensionFree replacement128unitsMar 202121V026000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Steering recallThe front steering knuckle may fracture in the area of the strut mounting.Steering & suspensionFree replacement10KunitsJan 202120V716000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update32KunitsNov 202020V712000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Steering recallOne or both steering knuckles may have been damaged during production.Do not driveSteering & suspensionFree replacement776unitsNov 202020V702000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Tires recallVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped…TiresFree repair760unitsNov 202020V561000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Unknown OR Other recallThese internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may…OtherRefund / repurchase23unitsSep 202020V504000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Exterior Lighting recallThe driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair11unitsAug 202020V505000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seats recallParts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.Seats & beltsFree replacement5,376unitsAug 202020V057000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe vehicles may be equipped with an incorrectly manufactured air bag sensor, which can delay or disable air bag deployment when…Air bagsFree replacement7unitsJan 202019V614000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThe suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak.Fuel systemFree replacement6unitsAug 201919V389000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Exterior Lighting recallThe blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair662KunitsMay 201919V218000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallAn incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.Air bagsFree replacement3unitsMar 201918V904000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.Steering & suspensionFree replacement6,322unitsDec 2018