Volkswagen Atlas Fuel Injector Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 22V245000 · Reported Apr 13, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

A fuel leak like this increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V245000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 13, 2022
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles, the long fuel injectors may have been assembled without the filters they are supposed to have inside them. Fuel injectors that are missing these filters can develop a fuel leak. A leaking fuel injector can allow fuel to escape from the fuel system, and Volkswagen says this increases the risk of a fire.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a repair.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V245000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2021 Volkswagen Atlas
2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
2022 Volkswagen Atlas
2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

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

Volkswagen Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Engine Stalling · all 10 Volkswagen recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters.
Safety risk: Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the long fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iD.

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