2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recalls

14 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

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

All recalls

24V464000 · 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 202422V815000 · 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 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 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 2020