NHTSA Recall 22V086000: Labels (equipment)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,648 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volkswagen Atlas.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V086000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 09D9 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | February 16, 2022 |
| Owner notification | March 31, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety risk
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.
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 22V086000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020, 2021 |
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.