Volkswagen recalls 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles with potential delayed air bag deployment risk. Owners must have front door wiring harnesses checked for corrosion to prevent injury during side impacts.
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Volkswagen is recalling 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles due to a risk of delayed air bag deployment in side crashes. This could increase injury risk if the air bag doesn't deploy quickly enough during an impact. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80164-volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport-2020-air-bag-recall-delayed-deployment.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80164-volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport-2020-air-bag-recall-delayed-deployment · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V152000
“Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2020) Air Bag Recall: Delayed Deployment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80164-volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport-2020-air-bag-recall-delayed-deployment. Based on NHTSA recall 22V152000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V152000).
Corroded electrical contacts in the front door wiring harness can disrupt the air bag deployment system. This delay might reduce protection during a side impact crash, increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in side crashes may be at higher risk if the air bag doesn't deploy promptly.
Check if your vehicle was manufactured between 2020 and 2023. The recall covers 2020 Atlas Cross Sport models with specific front door wiring harnesses.
Inspect front door wiring harnesses for corrosion or fault codes that may delay air bag deployment.
Reach out to Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a free repair or replacement of faulty wiring harnesses.
Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.
The front door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, causing delayed air bag deployment during side impacts.
Your 2020 Atlas Cross Sport may be affected if it has corroded front door wiring harnesses that disrupt air bag deployment.
Volkswagen will replace or repair faulty wiring harnesses at no cost. Contact customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule the fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V152000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 22V152000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF. 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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