Recall
Volkswagen Atlas — 21V892000
NHTSA ID
21V892000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Atlas
Years Affected
2021
Recall Date
2021-11-17
Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Units Affected
54,429
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
87H4
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.
Consequence
A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.