NHTSA Recall 20V057000: Air bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7 vehicles. It affects 2018 Volkswagen Atlas.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V057000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69AL |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | January 31, 2020 |
| Owner notification | February 21, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, a delayed or disabled airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 20V057000
| 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.