2019 Volkswagen Atlas Recalls

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID23V671000
    SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side impact air bag may be missing a weld at the side air bag housing.
    ConsequenceThe driver's side impact air bag could deploy improperly or detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    RemedyDealers will replace the driver's side impact air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FK.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID23V215000
    SummaryVolkswagen 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.
    ConsequenceA deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
    RemedyDealers 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.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID22V815000
    SummaryVolkswagen 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.'
    ConsequenceAn undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDealers 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 Audi?s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID22V086000
    SummaryVolkswagen 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.'
    ConsequenceWithout the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDealers 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.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID22V152000
    SummaryVolkswagen 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.
    ConsequenceA delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
    RemedyDealers 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.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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    TIRES:SIDEWALL

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID21V142000
    SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
    ConsequenceOver cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R1.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Mfr Report Date20161117
    NHTSA Campaign ID19V389000
    SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.'
    ConsequenceWithout the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Mfr Report Date20161222
    NHTSA Campaign ID18V824000
    SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, 'Theft Protection.'
    ConsequenceIf the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
    RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Mfr Report Date20180514
    NHTSA Campaign ID18V904000
    SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
    ConsequenceIf a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyVolkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Mfr Report Date20181031
    NHTSA Campaign ID19V218000
    SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
    ConsequenceIn an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
    RemedyVolkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Mfr Report Date20190723
    NHTSA Campaign ID19V614000
    SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak. Additionally, the vehicle may stall due to uneven fuel distribution.
    ConsequenceA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BU.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024

    Q: Does the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas have any vehicle recalls?
    A: Yes, the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has atleast 14 recalls.

    Q: What are the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas recalls?
    A: The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas recalls include: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER, TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, TIRES:SIDEWALL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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