NHTSA Recall 20V561000: Unknown or other
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Volkswagen Atlas.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V561000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01E9 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Report received | September 16, 2020 |
| Owner notification | October 6, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
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.
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 20V561000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 |
| Volkswagen Egolf | 2017 |
| Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | 2017 |
| Volkswagen Golf R | 2018 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2016, 2017, 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.