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NHTSA Recall 22V245000: Injectors (fuel system)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,382 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volkswagen Atlas.

1,382
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2022
owners notified (July 20)
NHTSA campaign22V245000
Manufacturer campaign24iD
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM › INJECTORS
Report receivedApril 13, 2022
Owner notificationJuly 20, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters.

Safety risk

Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the long fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iD.

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 22V245000

Make and modelModel years
Volkswagen Atlas2021, 2022
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport2021, 2022

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.