Volkswagen ATLAS

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORSUS

    Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWAREUS

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERUS

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

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    TRAILER HITCHESUS

    Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

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

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALUS

    A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKESUS

    A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALUS

    A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, engine failure may cause an oil leak which can increase the risk of a fire.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS

    A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERUS

    An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINEUS

    A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS

    A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

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    UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS

    Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

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    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSUS

    Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS

    Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

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    SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS

    A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGEUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS

    The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

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    AIR BAGSUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, a delayed or disabled airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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    TIRES:SIDEWALLUS

    Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGSUS

    If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERUS

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

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINUS

    The driver's side impact air bag could deploy improperly or detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

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    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMSUS

    An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

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    STEERINGUS

    A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEATSUS

    In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS

    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.

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    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSUS

    The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    TIRES:SIDEWALLUS

    Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDSUS

    A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

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    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSUS

    An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.