2020 Volkswagen Atlas recalls and problems
The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas has 4 safety recalls and 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volkswagen dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2020 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2020 Volkswagen Atlas recalls
Recall 23V-215: Air Bags
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 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.
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.
Recall 22V-815: Tires
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or AudiÂs customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
Recall 22V-152: Air Bags
Problem: 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.
Risk: A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Recall 22V-086: Equipment
Problem: 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."
Risk: Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
2020 Volkswagen Atlas problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Air Bags | 8 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | |
| Service Brakes | 4 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 4
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 2
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 78,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2020 Volkswagen Atlas complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Volkswagen Atlas years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas: 23V-215 (air bags), 22V-815 (tires), 22V-152 (air bags), 22V-086 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (11 reports), followed by air bags (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 78,000 miles.
Are Volkswagen recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volkswagen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.