Your vehicle may have bolts in the chassis, brake system, or suspension that were not tightened correctly, which could lead to a loss of vehicle control.
Risk if Unfixed
If this is not fixed, you risk losing control of your vehicle, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership, where they will replace the bolts for free, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The engine connecting rod bearings in your vehicle are crucial for keeping your engine running smoothly. In certain 2021-2023 models, these bearings can wear out and break, causing engine failure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine bearings fail, your engine could seize and stall while driving, making it hard to control your vehicle. In some cases, this could also cause an oil leak, which could lead to a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the engine and replace it if necessary, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the inspection as soon as you get the recall notice, and they'll take care of the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (VW) and 13i5 (Audi).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Volkswagen is recalling your vehicle to replace brake lines that may leak at the threaded connections.
Risk if Unfixed
A brake fluid leak could make it take longer to stop your vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership for a free repair, and they will replace the brake lines. You'll be notified by mail on November 23, 2022, and you can also contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 for more information with recall number 47T2.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T2.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger air bag sensor in your Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport is a critical safety system that detects whether the passenger seat is occupied. In some 2021-2024 models, the sensor's wiring could malfunction and turn off the air bag when someone is sitting in the passenger seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger air bag is deactivated, you're at a higher risk of serious injury if you're in a crash. This is a critical safety concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty sensor mat and wiring harness with new, reliable components – free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's essential to address this issue promptly to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
The critical fasteners, also known as the driver-side rear trailing arm bolts, hold your Atlas's rear suspension in place. In some 2022-2023 models, these bolts might not have been tightened correctly, which could cause them to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts fall out, your rear suspension could break, making your vehicle unstable and hard to control. This could lead to a sudden loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will tighten the existing bolts or replace them with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.
The electrical connections in your side air bags in your Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, or Atlas FL are like the phone lines to the air bag system. In some 2019-2023 models, these connections can corrode, disrupting the call to your air bag.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your side air bag might not deploy quickly during a side impact crash. This could increase the risk of serious injury to you or your passenger.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will clean and fix the electrical connections in your doors, and if needed, replace them entirely – all for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.
