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Buying a used 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport? Check these 11 recalls first
The 2020 Atlas Cross Sport has 11 recalls in this group. A steering-knuckle recall carries a stop-driving instruction, making VIN applicability and documented repair especially important. Other issues include tire failure, airbag operation, water near the airbag module, seat-frame welds, headlight aim, tire-pressure monitoring, and labeling. Its 106 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, led by electrical system with 33, air bags and unknown or other with 23 each, and service brakes with 18.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm VIN applicability and repair status for the stop-driving steering-knuckle recall.
- Request airbag and AC-drain recall records; check for water intrusion.
- Verify tire, tire-pressure monitor, and seat-frame recall completion.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volkswagen dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Steering Knuckle May Fail · do not drive | Steering | critical |
| Volkswagen Atlas Continental Tire Failure Risk | Tires | high |
| VW Atlas Front Steering Knuckle May Fracture | Steering | high |
| VW Atlas AC Drain Tube May Leak Near Airbag Module | Visibility | high |
| Volkswagen Atlas Side Air Bag Deployment Delay | AIR Bags | high |
| VW Atlas Passenger Air Bag Can Deactivate | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen Atlas passenger airbag may switch off when seat occupied | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi, VW Front Seat Frame Weld Defect | Seats | medium |
| VW Atlas Headlight Aimed Too Low | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Volkswagen and Audi Tire Pressure Monitor Software Issue | Tires | medium |
| Volkswagen Atlas Missing Weight Limit Label With Side Steps | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
106 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 23 | Yes |
| Brakes | 18 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 15 | None found |
| Engine | 9 | None found |
| Steering | 8 | Yes |