Recall 22V086000: 2018–2021 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020–2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 16, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 3,648
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.
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
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2020 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
- 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V086000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09D9
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Mar 31, 2022
- Components
- Equipment:other:labels (Other / Unknown)
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