Your 2019 Atlas vehicle's fuel tank may have a faulty suction jet that could cause fuel to leak or the engine to stall.
Risk if Unfixed
If your fuel tank leaks, there's a risk of a fire, and if your engine stalls, you could be involved in a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free: Volkswagen will replace your fuel tank at a dealership, and they'll get it done for you at no cost.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak. Additionally, the vehicle may stall due to uneven fuel distribution.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BU.
Your 2019 Volkswagen Atlas may have a problem with its driver's side air bag, which could be missing a critical weld.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the air bag might not work properly or could even detach, which could lead to a higher risk of injury.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag at no cost to you. Just wait for the owner notification letter, which was sent out on October 19, 2023, or call Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 with Volkswagen's recall number 69FK.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side impact air bag may be missing a weld at the side air bag housing.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The driver's side impact air bag could deploy improperly or detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's side impact air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FK.
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 system that detects your front passenger and deploys the air bag if needed. In some 2018-2021 models, this sensor may malfunction due to faulty wiring.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy when it should, you could get hurt or seriously injured in a crash. This is a critical safety issue that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty passenger air bag sensor and wiring, free of charge. When you get the recall notice, schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 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 March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.
The tire pressure monitoring system on your vehicle is what alerts you when your tires are low on air. But in some 2019-2021 models, this system may not detect a sudden drop in pressure across all four tires, which could be a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If all four tires lose air at the same time, you might not get a warning, and your vehicle could be more difficult to steer or brake. This increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen or Audi dealer will update the software for your TPMS system, which is free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice in the mail.
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
Your vehicle's door wiring harness may corrode, which can affect your front side air bag's deployment during a side impact crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag doesn't deploy on time, you may be more likely to get hurt in a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will fix the issue for free by securing or replacing the wiring harness, if necessary, at a dealership of your choice.
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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.
The sidewalls of the tires on your Atlas are the part that keep the air in and the road out. In some 2018-2019 models, the sidewalls may have been over-cured during production.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sidewall breaks, your tire could suddenly lose air or the belt could separate, causing your vehicle to lose control. This could make it harder to steer and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will inspect the tires and replace them if needed – for free. You should schedule the inspection as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R1.
Your vehicle may have a faulty side airbag that's meant to protect you in a side collision. This could be because the wrong one was installed.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a side crash, the airbag might not deploy correctly, which could increase the risk of injury to you or your passengers.
Free Fix
Volkswagen has already fixed this issue for you – they replaced the side airbags at no cost to you. You're all set, but if you have any questions, you can contact Volkswagen customer service.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.
The rear coil springs in your vehicle are the flexible parts that help absorb bumps on the road. In some 2015-2019 models, these springs can break earlier than expected, even before their normal lifespan.
Risk if Unfixed
If a coil spring breaks while driving, it could cause your rear tire to blow out. This could lead to loss of control of your vehicle and increase the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the rear axle coil springs with new ones, all at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.
The headlight system in your Passat or Atlas allows you to adjust the beam of light to shine where you need it most. But in some 2012-2020 Passats and 2018-2019 Atlases, the mechanism that stops the beam from getting too high or too low wasn't installed correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the headlight aim isn't blocked, it could be directed upwards or downwards, reducing your visibility when driving at night and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will check the headlight adjustment and block it to the correct setting if necessary – all for free. You'll get a notice when the fix is ready, and you can schedule the repair at your convenience.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
Your vehicle's instrument cluster is the screen and display in your dashboard that shows important info like speed and warnings. In certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan, and Jetta models without keyless entry, this cluster might not beep when you leave your key in the ignition when the door is open.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not warned with a beep, you could accidentally leave your key in the ignition when you get out of the vehicle. This increases the risk of theft or a crash, because someone could drive away with your car.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will reprogram your instrument cluster to fix the issue at no cost to you. Your dealer will do this update for free, so schedule the 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 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label on your Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport shows the maximum safe weight your vehicle can carry. This label was not updated to account for the added weight of your accessory side steps.
Risk if Unfixed
Without this label, you might unknowingly overload your vehicle, which could cause you to lose control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will install the correct GVWR label, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.
