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Volkswagen Atlas recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 75 recall campaigns across the 2018 to 2025 Atlas model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Atlas recalls | 5 | Back over prevention: software |
| 2024 Atlas recalls | 8 | Back over prevention: software |
| 2023 Atlas recalls | 5 | Service brakes |
| 2022 Atlas recalls | 7 | Air bags: front passenger |
| 2021 Atlas recalls | 17 | Air bags: front passenger |
| 2020 Atlas recalls | 4 | Air bags: front passenger |
| 2019 Atlas recalls | 12 | Steering |
| 2018 Atlas recalls | 17 | Steering |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Atlas campaigns are:
- Air bags (18 campaigns)
- Back over prevention (8 campaigns)
- Tires (6 campaigns)
- Fuel system, gasoline (5 campaigns)
- Service brakes, hydraulic (4 campaigns)
- Equipment (4 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Volkswagen recalls.
Volkswagen Atlas recall questions
Which Volkswagen Atlas year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2021 Atlas has the most, with 17 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Volkswagen Atlas with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.