The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V245000·Announced 2022-04-13

2021-2022 Volkswagen Atlas Fuel Injector Fire Risk Recall

Volkswagen is recalling 2021-2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles because some fuel injectors lack filters, potentially causing fuel leaks and increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace affected injectors at no cost.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 involves a structural component defect (missing fuel injector filters) that creates a fire risk through potential fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Per the severity rubric, recalls where the hazard is theoretical and no illnesses or injuries are reported score at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The issue involves the long fuel injectors in these vehicles.

Some of the long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters. Fuel injectors without filters can leak fuel, which increases the risk of fire.

Approximately 1,382 vehicles are affected by this recall. Volkswagen will replace the defective fuel injectors at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 20, 2022.

If you own one of these vehicles, contact your Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule the replacement. You can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT, ATLAS
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,382

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 CROSS SPORT
  • ATLAS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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