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Recall 22V-152

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2019 to 2023 Volkswagen Atlas and 1 other model: Air bags (side/window).

At a glance

Campaign number
22V-152
Reported
March 28, 2022
Vehicles affected
222,892 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

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-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.

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