Recall 24V-464
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2021 to 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and 1 other model: Air bags (sensor, occupant classification, front passenger).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 24V-464
- Reported
- June 20, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 271,330 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 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 September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
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 to 2024
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2020 to 2024