Volkswagen recalls 2022 Atlas FL and Cross Sport models with driver-side rear trailing arm bolts that may loosen, risking sudden loss of control and crash. Owners must have bolts replaced by dealers.
Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022 Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles because driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may loosen and fall out, causing sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81166-volkswagen-2022-atlas-suspension-recall-unsecured-bolts-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81166-volkswagen-2022-atlas-suspension-recall-unsecured-bolts-risk-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V807000
“Volkswagen 2022 Atlas Suspension Recall: Unsecured Bolts Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81166-volkswagen-2022-atlas-suspension-recall-unsecured-bolts-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall 22V807000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V807000).
Unsecured bolts can loosen and fall out of the driver-side rear trailing arm. This may cause the trailing arm to fracture, leading to sudden loss of vehicle control and a higher risk of crash.
Owners of 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles are affected. Drivers of these models are most at risk due to potential loss of vehicle control.
Check for 2022 Atlas FL or 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The recall covers models where driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly.
Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts at no cost once you receive the owner notification letter.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022.
Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.
The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
Check if you own a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL or 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicle.
Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts at no cost once you receive the owner notification letter.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V807000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 22V807000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2. 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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