Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport: Suspension — critical fasteners

Affects Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport · 2022–2023 — about 33 vehicles.

The hazard

Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational