Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published November 13, 2020
Volkswagen 2020 Atlas Cross Sport Tires: Risk of Sudden Air Loss and Crash
Volkswagen recalls 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires (size 255/50 R 20 105 T) due to over-cured tires that may cause sudden air loss or tread separation, increasing crash risk. Free tire replacements offered.
Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles with specific Continental tires that may have been over-cured. This can cause sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, raising crash risk. Owners should have tires checked and replaced if needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80161-volkswagen-2020-atlas-cross-sport-tires-risk-of-sudden-air.
“Volkswagen 2020 Atlas Cross Sport Tires: Risk of Sudden Air Loss and Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80161-volkswagen-2020-atlas-cross-sport-tires-risk-of-sudden-air. Based on NHTSA recall #20V702000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V702000).
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with specific Continental tires due to a crash risk from potential tire sidewall breaks or tread separation, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on November 13, 2020. Owners should contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 for free inspections and replacements.
How to tell if you have it
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2020-2021
Volkswagen Atlas, 2021
Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
The hazard
Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 276 other recalls on record since October 20, 2014. Recent similar recalls include the Volkswagen Audi Q3 (2019) Steering Recall on October 23, 2026, and the Volkswagen ID.4 Recall on September 30, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Aston Martin 2025-2026 DBX Tires recall (March 25, 2026), the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2025 Tires recall (August 13, 2026), and the Kia 2025 Telluride Spare Tire Recall (October 31, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires with size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The recall covers 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport models. Volkswagen will inspect tires at dealerships starting November 30, 2020.
Brand
Volkswagen
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Tire Details
Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to verify if your tires are affected by the over-cured issue.
Replace Tires if Needed
Volkswagen will replace affected tires free of charge if they are over-cured.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 17 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Volkswagen
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V702000 — Volkswagen 2020 Atlas Cross Sport Tires: Risk of Sudden Air Loss and Crash
Hello,
I own a Volkswagen 2020 Atlas Cross Sport Tires: Risk of Sudden Air Loss and Crash that is covered by recall 20V702000 from Volkswagen.
The official recall notice states: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.
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.
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.
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