Recall 21V-892
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and 1 other model: Air bags (air bag/restraint control module); Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-892
- Reported
- November 17, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 54,429 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.
The risk
A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
The fix
Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Atlas 2021
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2020 to 2021