Volkswagen 2018 Atlas Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk from Leaks
Volkswagen recalls 2018 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 can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Atlas vehicles that may have fuel tanks with insufficient wall thickness, risking leaks. This could lead to fire if fuel contacts an ignition source. Affected owners should contact Volkswagen for free fuel tank replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225490-volkswagen-2018-atlas-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225490-volkswagen-2018-atlas-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V766000
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“Volkswagen 2018 Atlas Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk from Leaks.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225490-volkswagen-2018-atlas-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks. Based on NHTSA recall #17V766000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V766000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel tank may leak fuel due to thin walls. If fuel contacts an ignition source like a spark or flame, it can ignite and cause a fire. This hazard occurs during normal vehicle operation.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face fire risk if fuel leaks near ignition sources.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas was sold between December 10, 2017 and present. The recall number is 20AQ.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a free fuel tank replacement at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AQ.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 11 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 #17V766000 (November 29, 2017)
- 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.
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