Recall 21V892000: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020–2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 17, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 54,429
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.
The risk
A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
The fix
Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V892000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 87H4
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 14, 2022
- Components
- Air bags: air bag/restraint control module (Airbags); Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system (Visibility & Wipers)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology