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2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: Recalls, Complaints & California Lemon Law

Below are recalls and complaints reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. This information is consumer-reported and provided for general informational purposes only. Vehicles like this may qualify under California lemon law depending on their individual repair history.

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Recalls reported to NHTSA
99
Complaints filed with NHTSA
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Recalls Reported to NHTSA

The following recalls were reported to NHTSA. A recall does not by itself establish that any individual vehicle is defective.

STEERING

NHTSA #20V712000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. One or both steering knuckles may have been damaged during production.

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

Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q6. Note: Owners are advised to DO NOT DRIVE the vehicle until the vehicle has been inspected and repaired if necessary.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA #20V504000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94N7.

TIRES:SIDEWALL

NHTSA #20V702000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured.

Reported consequence: 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.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.

SEATS

NHTSA #20V505000

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA #21V892000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.

Reported consequence: 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.

Remedy: Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.

STEERING

NHTSA #21V026000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NHTSA #22V152000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #22V086000

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

NHTSA #22V815000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

NHTSA #23V215000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

NHTSA #24V464000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

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

Remedy: 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.

Complaints Filed with NHTSA

The following are consumer-reported complaints filed with NHTSA. These are unverified allegations and are not proof that any defect exists.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE BRAKES

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STRUCTURE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUSPENSION

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AIR BAGS

STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STRUCTURE

AIR BAGS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

ENGINE

AIR BAGS

AIR BAGS

AIR BAGS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

AIR BAGS

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

POWER TRAIN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE BRAKES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AIR BAGS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AIR BAGS

ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

AIR BAGS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHEELS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

TIRES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHEELS

STEERING

ENGINE

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

STEERING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

ENGINE

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

STEERING

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SEAT BELTS

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AIR BAGS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STRUCTURE,ENGINE

ENGINE

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

AIR BAGS

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 recalls reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Recalls are issued by the manufacturer or NHTSA and do not by themselves establish that any individual vehicle is defective.

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The recalls and complaints shown here are reported to NHTSA and are consumer-reported, unverified allegations. They do not establish that any defect exists in any individual vehicle, and nothing on this page should be read as asserting that the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is defective. Counts reflect items filed with NHTSA and may not be current. “May qualify” statements are general and do not mean any particular vehicle or owner qualifies.

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