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Volkswagen Atlas safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Volkswagen Atlas, across all model years. Model hub.
71
Recalls
10
Investigations opened
9
Investigations closed
  1. Recall2023 atlas

    Recall 25V434000

    A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall2024 atlas

    Recall 25V434000

    A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall2025 atlas

    Recall 25V434000

    A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall2024 atlas

    Recall 25V334000

    A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall2025 atlas

    Recall 25V334000

    A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall2024 atlas

    Recall 25V100000

    A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  7. Recall2025 atlas

    Recall 25V100000

    A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  8. Recall2025 atlas

    Recall 25V081000

    A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  9. Investigation closed2018 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  10. Investigation opened2019 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation EA24004

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  11. Investigation closed2019 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  12. Investigation closed2020 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  13. Investigation closed2021 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  14. Investigation closed2022 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  15. Investigation closed2023 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  16. Recall2024 atlas

    Recall 24V723000

    An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

  17. Recall2024 atlas

    Recall 24V480000

    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.

  18. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 24V464000

    A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  19. Recall2022 atlas

    Recall 24V464000

    A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  20. Recall2023 atlas

    Recall 24V464000

    A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  21. Recall2024 atlas

    Recall 24V464000

    A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  22. Recall2019 atlas

    Recall 23V671000

    The driver's side impact air bag could deploy improperly or detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  23. Investigation opened2018 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  24. Investigation opened2019 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  25. Investigation opened2020 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  26. Investigation opened2021 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  27. Investigation opened2022 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  28. Investigation opened2023 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  29. Recall2024 atlas

    Recall 23V593000

    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.

  30. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 23V215000

    A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  31. Recall2019 atlas

    Recall 23V215000

    A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  32. Recall2020 atlas

    Recall 23V215000

    A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  33. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 23V215000

    A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  34. Recall2019 atlas

    Recall 22V815000

    An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

  35. Recall2020 atlas

    Recall 22V815000

    An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

  36. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 22V815000

    An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

  37. Recall2022 atlas

    Recall 22V807000

    Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  38. Recall2022 atlas

    Recall 22V753000

    A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.

  39. Recall2023 atlas

    Recall 22V753000

    A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.

  40. Investigation closed2018 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21008

    Fuel Injector Leak

  41. Investigation closed2019 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21008

    Fuel Injector Leak

  42. Investigation closed2020 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21008

    Fuel Injector Leak

  43. Recall2023 atlas

    Recall 22V718000

    A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

  44. Recall2022 atlas

    Recall 22V657000

    Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

  45. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 22V514000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  46. Recall2022 atlas

    Recall 22V514000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  47. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 22V245000

    Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

  48. Recall2022 atlas

    Recall 22V245000

    Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

  49. Recall2019 atlas

    Recall 22V152000

    A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

  50. Recall2020 atlas

    Recall 22V152000

    A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

  51. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 22V152000

    A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

  52. Recall2022 atlas

    Recall 22V152000

    A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

  53. Recall2023 atlas

    Recall 22V152000

    A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

  54. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 22V086000

    Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  55. Recall2019 atlas

    Recall 22V086000

    Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  56. Recall2020 atlas

    Recall 22V086000

    Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  57. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 22V086000

    Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  58. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 21V892000

    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.

  59. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 21V812000

    The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  60. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 21V616000

    A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

  61. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 21V321000

    Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

  62. Investigation opened2018 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE21008

    Fuel Injector Leak

  63. Investigation opened2019 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE21008

    Fuel Injector Leak

  64. Investigation opened2020 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE21008

    Fuel Injector Leak

  65. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 21V142000

    Over 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.

  66. Recall2019 atlas

    Recall 21V142000

    Over 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.

  67. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 21V132000

    An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  68. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 21V026000

    A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  69. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 20V716000

    A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

  70. Do not drive2021 atlas

    Do-not-drive recall 20V712000

    A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  71. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 20V702000

    Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.

  72. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 20V561000

    Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

  73. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 20V505000

    In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

  74. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 20V504000

    A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  75. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 20V057000

    In the event of a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, a delayed or disabled airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

  76. Recall2019 atlas

    Recall 19V614000

    A 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.

  77. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 19V389000

    Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

  78. Recall2019 atlas

    Recall 19V389000

    Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

  79. Recall2019 atlas

    Recall 19V218000

    In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

  80. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 18V904000

    If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  81. Recall2019 atlas

    Recall 18V904000

    If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  82. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 18V824000

    If 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.

  83. Recall2019 atlas

    Recall 18V824000

    If 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.

  84. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 18V537000

    The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  85. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 18V536000

    The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  86. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 18V380000

    A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  87. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 18V375000

    If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

  88. Do not drive2018 atlas

    Do-not-drive recall 18V369000

    A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

  89. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 18V284000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  90. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 17V766000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.