Volkswagen recalls 2019 Atlas vehicles with Continental tires that may have over-cured tires, risking sudden air loss or tread/belt loss leading to loss of vehicle control.
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Atlas vehicles with Continental tires that may have been over-cured during production. This can cause sudden air loss or tread/belt separation, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224499-volkswagen-atlas-2019-tires-recall-risk-of-sudden-air-loss.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224499-volkswagen-atlas-2019-tires-recall-risk-of-sudden-air-loss · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V142000
“Volkswagen Atlas 2019 Tires Recall: Risk of Sudden Air Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224499-volkswagen-atlas-2019-tires-recall-risk-of-sudden-air-loss. Based on NHTSA recall 21V142000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V142000).
Over-cured tires during production can develop sidewall breaks, causing sudden air loss or belt edge separation. This may lead to tread or belt loss, reducing vehicle control and increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles with Continental tires are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential loss of vehicle control.
Check if your 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas has Continental tires. The recall began March 24, 2021, and affects vehicles with over-cured tires.
Call 1-800-893-5298 to get your tires inspected and replaced if needed.
Dealers will inspect your tires and replace them as necessary at no cost.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R1.
Tires may have been over-cured during production, causing sidewall breaks that risk sudden air loss or tread/belt separation.
Check if your 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas has Continental tires. The recall began March 24, 2021.
Dealers will inspect your tires and replace them as necessary at no cost. Contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V142000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 21V142000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R1. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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