NHTSA recall 21V892000
Air Bags, Visibility · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2021 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V892000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.