Warning
Volkswagen Recalls Multiple Models: AIR BAGS
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
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Volkswagen Recalls Multiple Models: AIR BAGS
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Affected Vehicles
- 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Recall Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Consequence
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
411 Press Analysis
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles due to an issue with air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger. The recall was reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2024. A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database