Volkswagen 2019 Atlas Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk
Volkswagen recalls 2019 Atlas vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel tank replaced free of charge by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles due to a fuel leak risk that could cause fire near ignition sources. This also increases crash risk from engine stalling. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224497-volkswagen-2019-atlas-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224497-volkswagen-2019-atlas-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V614000
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“Volkswagen 2019 Atlas Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224497-volkswagen-2019-atlas-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V614000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V614000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel tank's suction jet may be welded incorrectly, causing fuel to leak. This leak can ignite near open flames or sparks. Additionally, uneven fuel distribution may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the faulty fuel tank are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The recall started August 30, 2019, and applies to specific models with the faulty fuel tank.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a fuel tank replacement at a dealer.
Get Fuel Tank Replaced
Volkswagen will replace the fuel tank free of charge at a dealership.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BU.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 9 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V614000 (August 21, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.