Volkswagen recalls 2020 Atlas Cross Sports with misaligned driver-side headlights that reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Owners must have headlight adjusted free of charge by dealers.
A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2020 Atlas Cross Sports vehicles with driver-side headlights aimed too low, which reduces driver visibility and increases crash risk. Owners must have the headlight adjusted at a dealer for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80159-volkswagen-2020-atlas-cross-sport-headlight-misalignment-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80159-volkswagen-2020-atlas-cross-sport-headlight-misalignment-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V504000
“Volkswagen 2020 Atlas Cross Sport Headlight Misalignment Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80159-volkswagen-2020-atlas-cross-sport-headlight-misalignment-recall. Based on NHTSA recall 20V504000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V504000).
The driver's side headlight is aimed too low during production, causing reduced visibility for the driver. This increases the risk of crashes, especially in low-light conditions.
Owners of 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sports vehicles are affected. Drivers with misaligned headlights face reduced visibility during nighttime driving.
Check if your 2020 Atlas Cross Sport has a headlight aimed too low. The recall covers vehicles produced after September 9, 2020.
Call 1-800-893-5298 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a headlight adjustment.
Dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight for free as part of the recall.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94N7.
The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production, causing reduced visibility and increasing crash risk.
Your 2020 Atlas Cross Sport is affected if it was produced after September 9, 2020.
No deadline is specified; dealers will adjust the headlight free of charge when you contact them.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V504000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 20V504000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94N7. 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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