2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has 9 recalls, the most serious involving multiple fire and crash risks: fuel leaking into the engine compartment, overheating relays in the fuse box, a wheel that can separate from the vehicle, and a steering knuckle that can fail and cause a complete loss of steering control. Two additional chassis concerns involve the front wheels: wheel bolt holes machined out of spec can prevent bolts from seating properly against the hub, and separately, front wheel bearing bolts that were not tightened correctly can loosen and cause loss of vehicle control. On the airbag side, a blocked air conditioning drain tube can allow water to reach the airbag control module, potentially triggering an unintended deployment. The passenger seat sensor wiring can also develop a fault that deactivates the front passenger airbag while someone is seated there, leaving that occupant without protection in a crash. For vehicles fitted with accessory side steps, a missing weight rating label means the vehicle could be loaded beyond its safe limit without the driver realizing it.