Volkswagen Atlas brake lines may leak brake fluid

NHTSA campaign 22V718000 · Reported 2022-09-26 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Serious — longer stopping distances raise the risk of a crash, so have it repaired promptly; the notice does not tell owners to park the vehicle.

What's wrong, in plain English

The brake lines carry fluid from the pedal to the brakes at each wheel. On these vehicles, fluid can seep out at the threaded connections where the lines screw together. Losing fluid weakens the brakes, so the vehicle takes longer to stop than you expect — and the problem gets worse the more fluid escapes. The dealer replaces the affected brake lines with new ones, at no cost to you.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls against campaign 22V718000 (Volkswagen recall 47T2).
2. Call a Volkswagen dealer to schedule the work, or customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
3. Have the affected brake lines replaced — the repair is free.

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

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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.