Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport: Air bags — front passenger

Affects Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport · 2020–2024 — about 271K vehicles.

The hazard

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

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.

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