Volkswagen Atlas recall: Back Over Prevention:software
Official safety recall 26V473000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 | United States |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2025 | United States |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2026 | United States |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2024 | United States |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2025 | United States |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2026 | United States |
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 28, 2026.