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HighNHTSA·22V152000·Announced 2022-03-28

Certain Volkswagen Atlas vehicles recalled for airbag deployment delay

Volkswagen is recalling certain Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles because corroded electrical contacts in the front door wiring harness may delay airbag deployment during side impacts, increasing the risk of injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall addresses a structural vehicle safety system defect involving airbag deployment. Since no injuries or deaths are reported and the hazard is theoretical rather than actual, per the rubric the maximum severity is High.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The electrical contacts in the front door wiring harness may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection needed for airbag deployment.

A delayed airbag deployment during a side impact crash increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Owners should contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule service. Dealers will secure and, if necessary, replace the affected wiring harnesses free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022. For additional information, call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2019 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • delayed-airbag-deployment
  • electrical-corrosion
Affected units
222,892

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • ATLAS
  • ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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