Every 2024 Volkswagen Atlas recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 26V473000
Jul 22, 2026Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 28, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V473000 →Service Brakes · NHTSA 25V434000
Jun 30, 2025Service Brakes
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.
Full recall details for 25V434000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V334000
May 21, 2025Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.
Full recall details for 25V334000 →Engine · NHTSA 25V100000
Feb 17, 2025Engine
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.
- Risk
- A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10X5.
Full recall details for 25V100000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 24V723000
Sep 27, 2024Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.
- Risk
- An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Additionally, vehicles that were added to the population on November 21, 2024, their letters were mailed on December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Relations at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 471F.
Full recall details for 24V723000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 24V480000
Jun 27, 2024Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.
Full recall details for 24V480000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 24V464000
Jun 20, 2024Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
- Risk
- A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
Full recall details for 24V464000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 23V593000
Aug 23, 2023Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
- Risk
- A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, engine failure may cause an oil leak which can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 13i6.
Full recall details for 23V593000 →
2024 Volkswagen Atlas complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, reporting 9 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries. Volkswagen has issued at least 312 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System79
- Forward Collision Avoidance62
- Unknown Or Other52
- Engine44
- Service Brakes43
- Power Train30
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (216)
- Electrical System (113)
- Engine (107)
- Equipment (47)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (38)
- Power Train (26)
Read Volkswagen Atlas owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“Sunroof spontaneously imploded while driving down an empty highway. Glass fell down on us and our three kids in the backseat. Remaining glass is pointing upward and outward.”
2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLASSep 11, 2026 · WI
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11763688
Crash
“The rearview camera and infotainment display intermittently fail. When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the infotainment screen goes black or freezes, disabling the rearview camera image. The vehicle must be stopped and the system manually rebooted before rear visibility is restored.”
2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORTAug 24, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11759170
Injury reported
“On December 15th, 2025, in Bradenton Fl, I was changing a tire in front of my house's parking area. I removed the tire and properly installed the car's original jack in the correct location on the vehicle.”
2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLASJan 22, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11712620
Crash
“Vehicle: 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport VIN: [XXX] Component: Air Bags – Frontal (Driver) Description of the problem: I am reporting a possible safety issue involving the driver front airbag.”
2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORTDec 26, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11707082
Crash
“While driving down a one way, my infotainment system completely shut down. The infotainment system controls lane assistance, blind spot sensor, A/C, radio etc. So when this occurred, all of the sensors in the vehicle also stopped working.”
2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLASOct 27, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11695860
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