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Buying a used 2020 Volkswagen Atlas? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2020 Atlas has 4 recalls in this group, centered on delayed side-airbag deployment, passenger-airbag deactivation, tire-pressure-monitor software, and a missing weight-limit label with side steps. The airbag issues are the main restraint concerns, while software and labeling make up the remaining listed work. Its 27 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 11 electrical-system, 8 airbag, and 7 forward-collision-avoidance complaints. The supplied record lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
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.
- Obtain completion records for both applicable airbag recalls.
- Verify the tire-pressure-monitor software update and side-step weight-limit label.
- Ask about electrical faults, airbag warnings, and collision-avoidance alerts.
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Side Air Bag Deployment Delay | AIR Bags | high |
| VW Atlas Passenger Air Bag Can Deactivate | AIR Bags | high |
| 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
27 complaints filed for this model year. 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 | 11 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 8 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 7 | None found |
| Steering | 5 | None found |
| Brakes | 4 | None found |
| Engine | 3 | None found |