Recall 23V-215
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2018 to 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and 1 other model: Air bags (sensor, occupant classification, front passenger).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 23V-215
- Reported
- March 29, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 143,053 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.
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 2018 to 2021
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2020