Volkswagen Atlas recalls

NHTSA's records list 48 safety recalls covering the Volkswagen Atlas since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2018-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Sept. 11, 2026. 3 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.

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2026 Volkswagen Atlas recalls 2

Reported July 22, 2026
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 57,851 vehicles potentially affected.
Do not driveReported Dec. 3, 2025
Wheel May Detach from Vehicle
Component: wheels. 27 vehicles potentially affected.

2025 Volkswagen Atlas recalls 5

Reported July 22, 2026
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 57,851 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported June 30, 2025
Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Brake and Suspension Bolts
Component: service brakes. 546 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 21, 2025
Distorted Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 171,381 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 17, 2025
Loose Engine Cover May Melt and Cause Fire
Component: engine. 177,493 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 12, 2025
Loss of Drive Power from Transmission Failure
Component: power train. 19 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2024 Volkswagen Atlas recalls 8

Reported July 22, 2026
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 57,851 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported June 30, 2025
Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Brake and Suspension Bolts
Component: service brakes. 546 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 21, 2025
Distorted Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 171,381 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 17, 2025
Loose Engine Cover May Melt and Cause Fire
Component: engine. 177,493 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 27, 2024
Brake Master Cylinder Contains Incorrect Part
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,591 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 27, 2024
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 84,432 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 20, 2024
Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 271,330 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 23, 2023
Engine Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 2,018 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2023 Volkswagen Atlas recalls 5

Reported June 30, 2025
Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Brake and Suspension Bolts
Component: service brakes. 546 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 20, 2024
Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 271,330 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 7, 2022
Damaged Connecting Rod Bearings
Component: engine and engine cooling. 76,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 26, 2022
Brake Lines May Leak
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 555 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 28, 2022
Delayed Deployment of Front Side Air Bag
Component: air bags. 222,892 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2022 Volkswagen Atlas recalls 7

Reported June 20, 2024
Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 271,330 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 26, 2022
Trailing Arm Bolts Improperly Tightened
Component: suspension. 33 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 7, 2022
Damaged Connecting Rod Bearings
Component: engine and engine cooling. 76,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 31, 2022
Loose Hitch Bolts May Allow Trailer to Separate
Component: trailer hitches. 3,184 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 20, 2022
Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 43,091 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 13, 2022
Missing Fuel Injector Filter May Cause Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 1,382 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 28, 2022
Delayed Deployment of Front Side Air Bag
Component: air bags. 222,892 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2021 Volkswagen Atlas recalls 17

Reported June 20, 2024
Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 271,330 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 29, 2023
Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 143,053 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 31, 2022
Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 296,044 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 20, 2022
Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 43,091 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 13, 2022
Missing Fuel Injector Filter May Cause Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 1,382 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 28, 2022
Delayed Deployment of Front Side Air Bag
Component: air bags. 222,892 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 16, 2022
Reduced GVWR Label Missing/FMVSS 110
Component: equipment. 3,648 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 17, 2021
Blocked Drain Tube May Cause Air Bag Deployment
Component: air bags. 54,429 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 15, 2021
Improperly Tightened Front Wheel Bearing Bolts
Component: suspension. 30 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 6, 2021
Damaged Relays In Fuse Box May Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 33 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 3, 2021
Incorrectly Machined Wheel Lug Bolt Holes
Component: wheels. 128 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 27, 2021
Loss of Steering Due To Knuckle Failure
Component: steering. 10,303 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 18, 2020
Black Or Frozen Rear View Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 32,048 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Do not driveReported Nov. 17, 2020
Loss of Steering Due To Knuckle Failure
Component: steering. 776 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 13, 2020
Overcured Tires Can Fail
Component: tires. 760 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 26, 2020
Front Seat Backrest Frame Not Welded Properly
Component: seats. 5,376 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 26, 2020
Driver's Side Headlight Aimed Too Low/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 11 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2020 Volkswagen Atlas recalls 4

Reported March 29, 2023
Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 143,053 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 31, 2022
Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 296,044 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 28, 2022
Delayed Deployment of Front Side Air Bag
Component: air bags. 222,892 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 16, 2022
Reduced GVWR Label Missing/FMVSS 110
Component: equipment. 3,648 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2019 Volkswagen Atlas recalls 12

Reported Sept. 11, 2026
Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure
Component: steering. 208,724 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Oct. 4, 2023
Side Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 29, 2023
Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 143,053 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 31, 2022
Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 296,044 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 28, 2022
Delayed Deployment of Front Side Air Bag
Component: air bags. 222,892 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 16, 2022
Reduced GVWR Label Missing/FMVSS 110
Component: equipment. 3,648 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 5, 2021
Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss
Component: tires. 2,535 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 21, 2019
Fuel Tank may Leak from Incorrect Weld
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 22, 2019
Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 662,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 20, 2019
Incorrect Side Impact Air Bag Installed
Component: air bags. 3 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
Rear Coil Springs May Fracture
Component: suspension. 6,322 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 26, 2018
No Warning When Key is Left in Ignition/FMVSS 114
Component: electrical system. 73,549 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2018 Volkswagen Atlas recalls 17

Reported Sept. 11, 2026
Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure
Component: steering. 208,724 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 29, 2023
Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 143,053 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 16, 2022
Reduced GVWR Label Missing/FMVSS 110
Component: equipment. 3,648 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 5, 2021
Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 46 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 5, 2021
Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss
Component: tires. 2,535 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 16, 2020
Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 23 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 31, 2020
Incorrectly Manufactured Air Bag Sensor
Component: air bags. 7 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 22, 2019
Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 662,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
Rear Coil Springs May Fracture
Component: suspension. 6,322 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 26, 2018
No Warning When Key is Left in Ignition/FMVSS 114
Component: electrical system. 73,549 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 20, 2018
A/C Drain Tube Causing Air Bag Malfunction
Component: air bags. 9,685 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 15, 2018
Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts may be Loose
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 8,416 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 7, 2018
Certain Child Seats may Damage Seat Belt Buckles
Component: seat belts. 54,729 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 6, 2018
Passenger Frontal Air Bag may Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 821 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Do not driveReported June 1, 2018
Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 10,225 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 2, 2018
Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank/FMVSS 301
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 278 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 29, 2017
Fuel Tank may Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 58 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.