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2020-2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall: air bag/restraint control module

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 17, 2021. It covers about 54,429 vehicles.

vehicles affected
54,429
reported
Nov 17, 2021
owners notified
Jan 14, 2022
related complaints
126

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.
Risk
A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.

Recall number 21V892000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 126 complaints about airbags problems.

2021 Volkswagen Atlas2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Questions about recall 21V892000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport air bag/restraint control module?

Yes. Recall 21V892000, reported on November 17, 2021, covers about 54,429 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V892000?

Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.

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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