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2023 Volkswagen Atlas recalls

5 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas.

2023 Volkswagen Atlas recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

5 Open recalls
113 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW #22V152000 Reported 28/03/2022

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.

Risk

A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

Free fix

Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.

Recall SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS #22V718000 Reported 26/09/2022

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.

Risk

A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T2.

Recall ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL #22V753000 Reported 07/10/2022

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.

Risk

A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Free fix

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (VW) and 13i5 (Audi).

Recall AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER #24V464000 Reported 20/06/2024

Defect

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.

Risk

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Free fix

Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.

Recall SERVICE BRAKES #25V434000 Reported 30/06/2025

Defect

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.

Risk

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 113 NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23
AIR BAGS 21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16
ENGINE 15
SERVICE BRAKES 9
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8
POWER TRAIN 5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 5

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas have?

5 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Volkswagen recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Volkswagen. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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