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VOLKSWAGEN Atlas Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

31
Total Recalls
1.5
Avg per Year Above brand average (1.4)
21
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
0
2007
0
2008
0
2009
0
2010
0
2011
0
2012
0
2013
0
2014
0
2015
0
2016
0
2017
0
2018
16 A+
2019
11 A
2020
4 C

Most Common Components

AIR BAGS
10
TIRES
4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
EQUIPMENT
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
SUSPENSION
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
SEAT BELTS
1

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW — The side air bag system in your vehicle relies on electrical contacts in the door wiring harness to deploy the air bag in a side impact. In some 2019-2023 Atlas models, these conta…

High Priority

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS — The tire pressure monitoring system in your vehicle is a network of sensors that checks the air pressure in your tires. In certain models, this system might not detect a sudden los…

High Priority

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER — 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 …

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY — Your 2019 Atlas vehicle's fuel tank may have a faulty suction jet that could cause fuel to leak or the engine to stall.

High Priority

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW — Your vehicle's door wiring harness may corrode, which can affect your front side air bag's deployment during a side impact crash.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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