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2020-2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall: sidewall

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 13, 2020. It covers about 760 vehicles.

vehicles affected
760
reported
Nov 13, 2020
owners notified
Nov 30, 2020
related complaints
5

Tires: sidewall

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured.
Risk
Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.

Recall number 20V702000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about tires problems.

2021 Volkswagen Atlas2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Questions about recall 20V702000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport sidewall?

Yes. Recall 20V702000, reported on November 13, 2020, covers about 760 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V702000?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.

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.

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