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2018 Volkswagen Atlas Recall

Volkswagen Atlas Recall service at Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood in Lakewood, CO

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Recall Summary

13 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Tire

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 21V142000 · 2,535 vehicles affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

Consequence

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 4, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R1.

Air Bag

FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 20V057000 · 7 vehicles affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrectly manufactured air bag sensor, which can delay or disable air bag deployment when necessary.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, a delayed or disabled airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag crash sensor, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AL.

Brake Caliper

FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 18V536000 · 8,416 vehicles affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.

Consequence

The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if necessary, free of charge. For Passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46H6.

Tire1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 21V142000 · 2,535 vehicles affected

Defect

Consequence

Corrective Action

Unknown1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 20V561000 · 23 vehicles affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Consequence

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.

Air Bag3

FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 20V057000 · 7 vehicles affected

Defect

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, a delayed or disabled airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Headlight1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 19V389000 · 662,185 vehicles affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps

Consequence

Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.

Rear Suspension Coil Springs1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 18V904000 · 6,322 vehicles affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

Consequence

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.

Instrument Panel1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 18V824000 · 73,545 vehicles affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, Theft Protection.

Consequence

If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.

Brake Caliper2

FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 18V536000 · 8,416 vehicles affected

Defect

Consequence

The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Seat Belt1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 18V380000 · 54,537 vehicles affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswaen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The owner's manuals provided with the affected vehicles do not inform the customers about the child restraint size limitation/restrictions for the second row center seating position. As a result, the center and adjacent outboard seat belt buckles on the second row can become damaged it a child seat base is installed that is wider than 12.6 inches.

Consequence

A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the center and left outboard seat belt buckles, and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Volkswagen will also provide an owner's manual supplement addressing child safety and child restraints. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X1.

Fuel Tank2

FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 18V284000 · 278 vehicles affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The fuel tank on these vehicles may leak fuel due to a manufacturing error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, Fuel System Integrity.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AW. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-766.

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Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions answered

What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas?

NHTSA has identified 13 recalls for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas involving Tire, Unknown, Air Bag, Headlight, Rear Suspension Coil Springs, Instrument Panel, Brake Caliper, Seat Belt, and Fuel Tank components.
Recall eligibility is VIN-specific, so a service-department VIN check confirms whether a recall remains open.

How do I check if my 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has an open recall?

You can check your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas VIN at NHTSA.gov or receive a free VIN check at our service department.
Our technicians can identify open recalls and explain the manufacturer’s remedy.

How much does a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas recall repair cost?

A 2018 Volkswagen Atlas recall repair costs nothing at an authorized Volkswagen dealer because the manufacturer remedy is performed at no charge to the owner.
Bring the vehicle to Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood for the applicable inspection, repair, replacement, or reprogramming.

Can an independent shop fix a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas recall?

No; only an authorized Volkswagen franchise dealer performs the manufacturer recall remedy at no charge.
Authorized technicians have Volkswagen procedures, diagnostic equipment, and OEM parts for recall work.

Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas?

Buyers and dealers check recall status, so an open recall can affect the trade-in discussion; visit our trade-in page to get started.
Completing an eligible recall at an authorized dealer can help document that the manufacturer remedy was performed.

Recall Service & Dealership Highlights

Safety Comes First

NHTSA recall information identifies risks involving tires, air bags, headlights, brakes, suspension springs, seat belts, and the fuel tank. Possible outcomes include sudden tire air loss, reduced braking, incorrect lighting, unintended or delayed air bag deployment, a damaged seat belt buckle, loss of control, and fire from a fuel leak. A compliance issue may also increase crash or injury risk. Waiting can leave a known safety concern unresolved, especially when braking, restraint, tire, or fuel-system defects are involved. If your Atlas has a warning, recall notice, or uncertain repair history, schedule service promptly for a free VIN check.

Authorized Volkswagen Expertise

Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood provides authorized recall service for drivers in Lakewood, Denver, Golden, Edgewater, Wheat Ridge, and nearby Colorado communities. Our factory-trained technicians follow Volkswagen repair procedures and use manufacturer diagnostic tools to verify the vehicle’s VIN and identify the correct remedy. OEM parts support repairs when replacement is required, from air bag components and fuel tanks to tires, springs, or brake hardware. The manufacturer recall remedy is performed at no charge to the owner. Visit Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood at 8304 West Colfax Ave or call 720-807-1645 for assistance.

Simple Next Steps

Start by checking your Atlas VIN through NHTSA.gov or by contacting our service team. Then bring the vehicle to Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood so we can confirm open recall status and perform the manufacturer remedy when applicable. Schedule an appointment even if you are unsure whether a prior repair was completed—the check is free. Bring your recall notice if you have one, and tell our team about any safety concern you have noticed. If your vehicle needs other service, ask about service specials. You can get service now and pay later with available service financing.