Recall 21V892000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT |
| 2021 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS |
| 2021 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.