The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V718000·Announced 2024-02-09

2023 Volkswagen Atlas Models Recalled for Brake Line Leaks

Volkswagen is recalling 2023 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport models due to brake lines that may leak at threaded connections. A brake fluid leak can increase stopping distance, raising crash risk.

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 involves a risk-of-harm vehicle defect in the brake system. Although brake failure poses serious crash risk, no injuries or incidents have been reported, placing it in the High category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have brake lines that may leak at the threaded connections.

A brake fluid leak can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash.

Approximately 555 vehicles are potentially affected by this recall. Owners will be notified by mail starting November 23, 2022. Dealers will replace the affected brake lines at no charge.

Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (reference number 47T2) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2023 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
  • brake-fluid-leak
  • braking-failure
  • crash-risk
Affected units
555

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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