Volkswagen Atlas (2018) Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk from Leaks
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Atlas vehicles with a fuel tank leak risk that could cause fire. Owners must have the fuel tank replaced free by dealers by June 22, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Atlas vehicles due to a fuel tank that may leak gasoline. This leak could cause a fire if it comes into contact with an ignition source, so owners need to have the fuel tank replaced by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225486-volkswagen-atlas-2018-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225486-volkswagen-atlas-2018-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V284000
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“Volkswagen Atlas (2018) Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk from Leaks.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225486-volkswagen-atlas-2018-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks. Based on NHTSA recall #18V284000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V284000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel tank in these vehicles may leak gasoline due to a manufacturing error. If the leaking fuel comes into contact with an ignition source like a spark or flame, it can cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of fire if the fuel leaks near an ignition source.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas for a fuel tank that may leak gasoline. This recall started on June 22, 2018, and applies to vehicles that were sold with the specific manufacturing error.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to get your vehicle replaced with a new fuel tank at no cost.
Get Fuel Tank Replacement
Dealers will replace the fuel tank for free once Volkswagen notifies you of the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AW. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-766.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- 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 #18V284000 (February 5, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.