Recall 22V245000: 2021–2022 Volkswagen Atlas, 2021–2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 13, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 1,382
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters.
The risk
Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the long fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iD.
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
- 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2022 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
- 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V245000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24iD
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jul 20, 2022
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
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