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Volkswagen Atlas recalls
82 official recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Atlas, published by vehicle safety authorities in Canada, Chile, Germany, France, UK, Israel and 2 more, covering model years 2015–2026. The most recent was issued in 2026 (9 that year). A recall applies to specific build dates and VINs, so check yours before assuming it's affected — or not.
- 82 campaigns
- 38 rated high risk
- Latest: 2026
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- 🇨🇱 Chile
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- 🇫🇷 France
- 🇬🇧 UK
- 🇮🇱 Israel
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands
- 🇺🇸 United States
Common Volkswagen Atlas recall issues
The parts and failures that come up most often in these campaigns.
- Airbags 11
- Electrical & software 8
- Engine 7
- Steering 6
- Wheels & tyres 6
- Brakes 6
Volkswagen Atlas recalls by year
- 2026 · 9
- 2025 · 11
- 2024 · 3
- 2023 · 4
- 2022 · 20
- 2021 · 9
- 2020 · 8
- 2019 · 3
- 2018 · 11
- 2017 · 1
Volkswagen Atlas recalls in 2026 (9)
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Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan Allspace — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Volkswagen atlas, tiguan allspace voiture particulière. — safety recall (France)High risk
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Volkswagen ATLAS, TIGUAN — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Volkswagen TIGUAN, ATLAS — 48VT - Steering rack bolt replacement (UK)High risk
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Volkswagen Atlas 2.0 TSI 4M — safety recall (South Korea)Low
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Volkswagen ATLAS, TIGUAN — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Volkswagen ATLAS, TIGUAN, Q3 — Steering recall (Canada)High risk
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Volkswagen ATLAS, TIGUAN, Q3 — Steering (US)High risk
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Volkswagen ATLAS, ATLAS CROSS SPORT — Back Over Prevention: Software (US)Medium
Volkswagen Atlas recalls in 2025 (11)
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DO NOT DRIVE — Wheels: Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/StudsHigh risk
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Volkswagen ATLAS CROSS SPORT, TERAMONT, ATLAS — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Service BrakesMedium
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Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraMedium
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Volkswagen ATLAS, ATLAS CROSS SPORT, TERAMONT — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Volkswagen Atlas — safety recall (Chile)High risk
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Volkswagen ATLAS, Teramont — Remove engine compartment cover (UK)High risk
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Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Volkswagen Atlas — safety recall (Chile)Medium
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EngineHigh risk
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Power Train: Automatic TransmissionMedium
Volkswagen Atlas recalls in 2024 (3)
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master CylinderMedium
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Back Over Prevention: SoftwareMedium
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Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front PassengerMedium
Volkswagen Atlas recalls in 2023 (4)
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Volkswagen ATLAS, ID3 — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Air Bags: Side/Window: CurtainMedium
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Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalHigh risk
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Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front PassengerMedium
Volkswagen Atlas recalls in 2022 (20)
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Tires: Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsMedium
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Suspension: Critical FastenersMedium
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Volkswagen Atlas — safety recall (Chile)Medium
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Volkswagen TERAMONT, CROSS-SPORT, ATLAS — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Volkswagen CROSS SPORT, ATLAS — In a side crash there may be a delay in deployment of the side airbag (UK)High risk
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Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalHigh risk
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsMedium
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Trailer HitchesMedium
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Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraMedium
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Volkswagen Atlas — safety recall (Chile)High risk
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Volkswagen CROSS SPORT, ATLAS — The air conditioning system evaporator housing drainpipe may have been incorrectly manufactured (UK)High risk
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Volkswagen ATLAS, TERAMONT — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System: InjectorsHigh risk
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Air Bags: Side/WindowMedium
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Volkswagen Atlas — safety recall (Chile)Medium
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Equipment: Other: LabelsLow
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Volkswagen ATLAS, TERAMONT — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Volkswagen TERAMONT, ATLAS — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Volkswagen TERAMONT, ATLAS — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Volkswagen Atlas — safety recall (Chile)Medium
Volkswagen Atlas recalls in 2021 (9)
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Volkswagen Atlas, Der Atlas (VW416) hat keine EU — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Volkswagen ATLAS, CROSS-SPORT, TERAMONT — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Visibility: Defroster/Defogger/Hvac SystemMedium
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Wheels: Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/StudsMedium
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Electrical System: Wiring: Relays/SolenoidsHigh risk
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Unknown Or OtherHigh risk
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Tires: SidewallMedium
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Wheels: RimMedium
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SteeringMedium
Volkswagen Atlas recalls in 2020 (8)
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Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraMedium
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DO NOT DRIVE — SteeringHigh risk
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Tires: SidewallMedium
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Unknown Or OtherMedium
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Exterior Lighting: HeadlightsMedium
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SeatsMedium
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Air BagsMedium
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Volkswagen Atlas — safety recall (Chile)Medium
Volkswagen Atlas recalls in 2019 (3)
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Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank AssemblyHigh risk
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Exterior Lighting: HeadlightsMedium
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Air Bags: Side/WindowMedium
Volkswagen Atlas recalls in 2018 (11)
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Suspension: Rear: Springs: Coil SpringsMedium
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Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelMedium
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Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleMedium
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: CaliperMedium
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Volkswagen ATLAS, TERAMONT, TIGUAN ALLSPACE — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Volkswagen ATLAS — safety recall (Chile)Medium
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Volkswagen BEETLE, ATLAS, PASSAT — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Seat Belts: Rear/Other: Buckle AssemblyMedium
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Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator ModuleMedium
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DO NOT DRIVE — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: CaliperHigh risk
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Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank AssemblyHigh risk
Volkswagen Atlas recalls in 2017 (1)
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Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageHigh risk
Volkswagen Atlas recalls without a published date (3)
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Volkswagen ATLAS — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Volkswagen ATLAS — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Volkswagen ATLAS — safety recall (Israel)Medium
Volkswagen Atlas recalls by country
| Country | Campaigns | Official recall check |
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| 🇺🇸 United States | 48 | NHTSA · VIN lookup |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 11 | KBA · recall database (Rückrufdatenbank) |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | 8 | SERNAC · safety alerts |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 5 | EU Safety Gate · EU product alerts |
| 🇬🇧 UK | 4 | DVSA · registration or VIN lookup |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 3 | — |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | RappelConso · recall notices |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 1 | MOLIT · recall search |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Transport Canada · VIN lookup |
How to check if your Volkswagen Atlas has a recall
A recall covers specific build dates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs), not every Volkswagen Atlas on the road. To see whether yours is affected:
- Look up your VIN or registration on the official recall checker for the country where the car is registered: NHTSA (United States), KBA (Germany), SERNAC (Chile), EU Safety Gate (Netherlands), DVSA (UK), RappelConso (France).
- Ask an authorised Volkswagen dealer: recall repairs are free, including on used cars and cars serviced elsewhere.
- Add the car to your watched vehicles on Recaller Book and get an email when a new campaign is published for it.
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