Check a VIN

2019-2020 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Passat recall: side/window

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 20, 2019. It covers about 3 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3
reported
Mar 20, 2019
owners notified
Apr 24, 2019
related complaints
146

Air bags: side/window

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
Risk
In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.

Recall number 19V218000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 146 complaints about airbags problems.

2019 Volkswagen Atlas2020 Volkswagen Passat

Questions about recall 19V218000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Passat side/window?

Yes. Recall 19V218000, reported on March 20, 2019, covers about 3 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V218000?

Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Volkswagen Atlas?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history