VW Atlas Rear Trailing Arm Bolts May Loosen

NHTSA campaign 22V807000 · Reported Oct 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Unsecured bolts could cause the trailing arm to fracture, leading to a sudden loss of vehicle control and a higher chance of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V807000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 26, 2022
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Suspension:critical Fasteners
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles, the bolts holding the driver-side rear trailing arm in place may not have been tightened correctly. Over time this could let the bolts loosen and fall out, leaving the trailing arm unsecured.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer (1-800-893-5298) to schedule the repair.
3. The bolt replacement is free.

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 22V807000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2022 Volkswagen Atlas
2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
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 suspension recalls involving loose fasteners and broken rear springs · all 7 Volkswagen recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
Safety risk: Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.

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