NHTSA 23V215000 United States
Volkswagen Atlas recall: Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
Official safety recall 23V215000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign23V215000
ComponentAir Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
Report date2023-03-30
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020 | United States |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2020 | United States |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2021 | United States |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 | United States |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2019 | United States |
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 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.
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The official remedy
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.