NHTSA recall 20V504000
Exterior Lighting · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas cross sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2021 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V504000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.