Volkswagen recalls 2019 Atlas vehicles with driver side air bag weld issues that may cause improper deployment or detachment in crashes, increasing injury risk. Free replacement air bags available.
The driver's side impact air bag could deploy improperly or detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles because the driver's side air bag may have a missing weld that could cause it to deploy improperly or detach during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact Volkswagen for free air bag replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224503-volkswagen-2019-atlas-air-bag-recall-improper-deployment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224503-volkswagen-2019-atlas-air-bag-recall-improper-deployment-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V671000
“Volkswagen 2019 Atlas Air Bag Recall: Improper Deployment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224503-volkswagen-2019-atlas-air-bag-recall-improper-deployment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 23V671000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V671000).
The driver's side impact air bag may have a missing weld at the air bag housing. This can cause the air bag to deploy improperly or detach during a crash, potentially increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2019 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles are affected. Drivers are at higher risk due to the air bag's location.
Check if your 2019 Volkswagen Atlas was mailed a notification letter in October 2023. The recall affects vehicles with a missing weld in the driver's side air bag housing.
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule air bag replacement.
Dealers will replace the driver's side impact air bag at no cost.
Dealers will replace the driver's side impact air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FK.
The driver's side impact air bag may have a missing weld at the air bag housing, which could cause it to deploy improperly or detach during a crash.
Your 2019 Volkswagen Atlas was mailed a notification letter in October 2023 if it's affected.
The recall has no deadline for replacement; owners can contact Volkswagen at any time.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V671000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 23V671000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the driver's side impact air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FK. 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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