Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 45 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
26V473000NHTSA report received July 2026Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 26V473000: Volkswagen Atlas back over prevention recall
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge.
25V434000NHTSA report received June 2025Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V434000: Volkswagen Atlas service brakes recall
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge.
25V334000NHTSA report received May 2025Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 25V334000: Volkswagen Atlas back over prevention recall
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge.
25V100000NHTSA report received February 2025Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 25V100000: Volkswagen Atlas engine recall
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.
Consequence: A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge.
24V723000NHTSA report received September 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V723000: Volkswagen Atlas service brakes recall
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.
Consequence: An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge.
24V480000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V480000: Volkswagen Atlas back over prevention recall
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge.
24V464000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2021–2024
NHTSA campaign 24V464000: Volkswagen Atlas air bags recall
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.
Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge.
23V671000NHTSA report received October 2023Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 23V671000: Volkswagen Atlas air bags recall
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.
Consequence: The driver's side impact air bag could deploy improperly or detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the driver's side impact air bag, free of charge.
23V593000NHTSA report received August 2023Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 23V593000: Volkswagen Atlas engine and engine cooling recall
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Consequence: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, engine failure may cause an oil leak which can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge.
23V215000NHTSA report received March 2023Model years: 2018–2021
NHTSA campaign 23V215000: Volkswagen Atlas air bags recall
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.
Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge.
22V815000NHTSA report received October 2022Model years: 2019–2021
NHTSA campaign 22V815000: Volkswagen Atlas tires recall
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence: An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge.
22V807000NHTSA report received October 2022Model years: 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V807000: Volkswagen Atlas suspension recall
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
Consequence: Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other midsize and three-row SUVs to weigh against the Volkswagen Atlas. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Atlas have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Atlas, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Volkswagen Atlas?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: air bags, service brakes, back over prevention, fuel system, tires, suspension. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Volkswagen Atlas recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Volkswagen Atlas at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Volkswagen Atlas pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Volkswagen Atlas through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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