There have been 21 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Atlas. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volkswagen Atlas.
a sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 Volkswagen Atlas, 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 atlas and atlas cross sport vehicles. the transmission may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loss of drive power.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 atlas and 2024 atlas cross sport vehicles. the brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, 2023 Volkswagen Golf R, 2024 Volkswagen Golf R, 2022 Volkswagen GTI, 2023 Volkswagen GTI, 2024 Volkswagen GTI |
| Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (vw) is recalling certain 2022-2024 golf r, golf gti, 2024 atlas, and 2024 atlas cross sport vehicles. the rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, 2023 Volkswagen Atlas, 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
| Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
the driver's side impact air bag could deploy improperly or detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Volkswagen Atlas |
| Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. in addition, engine failure may cause an oil leak which can increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 atlas pa2 and atlas cross sport pa vehicles. the engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020 Volkswagen Atlas, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
| Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Volkswagen Atlas, 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year atlas fl and atlas cross sport vehicles. certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
the bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2021 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 12, 2025 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 19 |
| Sep. 27, 2024 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 1,467 |
| Jun. 27, 2024 | Back Over Prevention:software | 84,432 |
| Jun. 20, 2024 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger | 271,330 |
| Oct. 4, 2023 | Air Bags:side/window:curtain | 2 |
| Aug. 23, 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical | 2,018 |
| Mar. 29, 2023 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger | 143,053 |
| Sep. 26, 2022 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 532 |
| Nov. 17, 2021 | Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System | 54,429 |
| Oct. 15, 2021 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 30 |
| Aug. 6, 2021 | Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 33 |
| May. 5, 2021 | Unknown Or Other | 46 |
| Mar. 5, 2021 | Tires:sidewall | 2,535 |
| Mar. 3, 2021 | Wheels:rim | 128 |
| Nov. 17, 2020 | Steering | 776 |
| Nov. 13, 2020 | Tires:sidewall | 760 |
| Aug. 26, 2020 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 11 |
| Aug. 26, 2020 | Seats | 4,854 |
| Aug. 15, 2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 8,416 |
| Jun. 7, 2018 | Seat Belts: Rear:buckle Assembly | 54,537 |
| Nov. 29, 2017 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 58 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas | 1 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas | 4 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas | 2 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas | 1 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | 10 |
| 2020 Volkswagen Atlas | 1 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | 3 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 6 |