2020 Volkswagen Atlas Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 23V215000
RECALL DATE: 2023-03-30
SUMMARY
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.
CONSEQUENCES
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
REMEDY
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 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
NOTES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
