NHTSA Recall 22V152000: Air bags: side/window
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 222,892 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volkswagen Atlas.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V152000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 97GF |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | March 28, 2022 |
| Owner notification | June 22, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.
Safety risk
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.
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 22V152000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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.