NHTSA recall 23V-215 (23V215000)
air bags recall reported March 29, 2023 - about 143,053 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V215000
- Also written as
- 23V-215
- Manufacturer number
- 69FB
- Reported
- March 29, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~143,053
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 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.
Why it is dangerous
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-215 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.