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Volkswagen 2019–2023 Air Bags recall

Recalled March 28, 2022 · NHTSA recall 22V152000 · Volkswagen

Hazard
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Units
222,892 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Volkswagen ATLAS · Volkswagen ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov