ID: #23V215000
MFR: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
What Happened
The passenger air bag in your vehicle has a sensor called the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) that helps decide when to inflate the air bag. In some 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport models, the PODS wiring can malfunction and shut off the air bag when someone is sitting in the passenger seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger air bag is deactivated and you're in a crash, you may be at risk of serious injury because the air bag won't be there to help cushion the impact.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty PODS sensor mat and wiring harness with new parts that work correctly, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the fix as soon as you get the recall notice.