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.
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.
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.