NHTSA Recall 18V380000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 54,729 vehicles. It affects 2018 Volkswagen Atlas.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V380000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69X1 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 7, 2018 |
| Owner notification | June 29, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V380000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.