Volkswagen Atlas Brake Lines May Leak Fluid

NHTSA campaign 22V718000 · Reported Sep 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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A brake fluid leak can make it take longer for the vehicle to stop, which raises the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V718000
Reported to NHTSA	Sep 26, 2022
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs, the metal brake lines may leak at the threaded connections where they join together. Volkswagen says this can allow brake fluid to escape from the lines that are part of the vehicle's hydraulic brake system.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer, or call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, to schedule the 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 22V718000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2023 Volkswagen Atlas
2023 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 Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Leaks and Reduced Braking · all 7 Volkswagen recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
Safety risk: A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T2.

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