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Volkswagen Atlas recalls

DVSA has published 3 safety recalls that name the Volkswagen Atlas since 2022, 3 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 28 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Volkswagen Atlas recalls, newest first

  1. ATLAS, TERAMONT · remove engine compartment cover

    24 Mar 2025 · R/2025/132

    On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that if incorrectly installed can come loose from their attachments. An unsecured engine compartment cover could touch the hot area of the turbocharger and result in smouldering damage or even a fire.

    Fix: The engine compartment cover must be removed. Check for security prior to journey if loose remove if possible if not contact dealer immediately for rectification.

    20 vehicles · built 19 Dec 2023 to 4 Apr 2024

  2. ATLAS, CROSS SPORT · in a side crash there may be a delay in deployment of the side airbag

    10 Oct 2022 · R/2022/292

    Side air bag deployment may be delayed if triggered.

    Fix: Check the door wiring harness and secure or replace as necessary.

    6 vehicles · built 29 Aug 2019 to 21 Mar 2021

  3. ATLAS, CROSS SPORT · the air conditioning system evaporator housing drainpipe may have been incorrectly manufactured

    30 May 2022 · R/2022/200

    The drainpipe of the evaporator housing of the air conditioning system may have been incorrectly manufactured leading to water accumulating and dripping onto the airbag control unit.

    Fix: Check the drainpipe of the evaporator housing. If found to be incorrectly manufactured the drainpipe must be modified and the airbag control unit replaced.

    2 vehicles · built 13 Jul 2020 to 13 Jul 2020

Other Volkswagen models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.