NHTSA Recall 21V892000: Air bag/restraint control module (air bags) and defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 54,429 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volkswagen Atlas.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V892000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 87H4 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE; VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
| Report received | November 17, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 14, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.
Safety risk
A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V892000
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.