Volkswagen · United States · High
Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport: Air bags — air bag/restraint control module
Affects Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport · 2020–2021 — about 54K vehicles.
The hazard
A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
What to do
Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational