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Volkswagen Atlas side airbag may deploy too late

NHTSA campaign 22V152000 · Reported 2022-03-28 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

Fairly serious — the problem only matters in a side-impact crash, where a late airbag means less protection; the notice does not tell you to stop driving, so get it repaired at your earliest convenience.

What's wrong, in plain English

On these Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport models, the electrical contacts in the front door wiring can corrode. That bad connection can delay the side airbag in the driver or front passenger door from going off during a side-impact crash. An airbag that fires late does not protect you as well, so injuries could be worse. Dealers will secure the front door wiring harnesses and replace any that show a fault, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V152000 applies to your Atlas (Volkswagen's number 97GF).
2. Call your Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to book the free inspection and wiring repair.
3. Keep the recall letter with your records, and make sure everyone in the front seats wears a seat belt.

Affected vehicles (9)

Who to contact

Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-893-5298

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.
Safety risk
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.