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Buying a used 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport? Check these 11 recalls first
Ten recalls, and the one that stands out is a critical steering component that may break — it carries a do-not-drive instruction until repaired. A second critical item involves a water leak that can set off an airbag. Several more concern airbags: late side deployment and a passenger airbag that may switch off wrongly. Routine by comparison: headlight aim and a missing weight label. Of 106 unverified owner complaints, electrical (33) and air bags (23) lead, with 3 crashes and 1 fire.
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.
- Run the VIN and confirm the do-not-drive steering recall repair is on record.
- Ask for proof of the airbag recall work, including the water leak and passenger airbag shutoff.
- Inspect tires for tread separation and check front steering for play.
- 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 part may break — do not drive · do not drive | Steering | critical |
| Volkswagen Atlas water leak can set off airbag | Visibility | critical |
| Volkswagen Atlas tires may lose air or shed tread | Tires | high |
| Volkswagen Atlas front steering part may crack and break | Steering | high |
| Volkswagen Atlas side airbag may deploy too late | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen Atlas and Cross Sport passenger airbag may shut off | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen Atlas passenger airbag may switch off wrongly | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen and Audi front seat backrests may be weak | Seats | medium |
| Volkswagen Atlas driver's side headlight aimed too low | Exterior Lighting | low |
| Volkswagen Atlas missing reduced weight rating label | Equipment | low |
| VW and Audi tire pressure warning may be delayed | Tires | 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 |