Volkswagen · United States · High
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Atlas: Service brakes — master cylinder
Affects Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Atlas · 2024 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Additionally, vehicles that were added to the population on November 21, 2024, their letters were mailed on December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Relations at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 471F.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational