Volkswagen Recall 22V-152: Air bags – side/window

Affected: 2019–2023 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020–2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Filed with NHTSA on March 28, 2022, covering about 222,892 vehicles.

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.

The risk

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

The fix

Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign22V-152 (22V152000)
Manufacturer number97GF
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ComponentAir bags › Side/window
Report dateMarch 28, 2022
Owners notifiedJune 22, 2022
Vehicles affected222,892
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 22V-152 repair free?

Yes. Volkswagen dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 222,892 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.