Recall 22V152 affects 222,892 2019-2023 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles for corroded door-wiring contacts. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Volkswagen is recalling 222,892 2019-2023 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs because door wiring harness contacts can corrode and disrupt the electrical connection. The defect can delay driver or passenger front side air bag deployment in a side impact crash, which increases injury risk; Volkswagen dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
In the 2019-2023 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport, the door wiring harness at the A-pillar carries electrical signals between the front door and the vehicle body. Those signals support door-related functions and help the air bag system know that the front side air bag circuit is connected and ready during a side impact.
On affected SUVs, tiny movement at the harness terminals damages the metal contact surface. That wear leads to fretting corrosion, a corrosion pattern caused by repeated rubbing at an electrical contact. Once corrosion builds up, the connection can cut in and out. If that happens during a side impact crash, deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag can be delayed.
What an owner notices can start with an air bag warning light. Volkswagen also reported unwanted window movement, park brake engagement at very low speed, or a warning about a faulty door sensor when the same front-door connection is interrupted.
Who's affected?
Covers both Atlas body styles across 5 model years, all tied to the same side air bag door wiring harness.
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | side air bag |
|---|---|
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | side air bag |
| 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | side air bag |
| 2020 Volkswagen Atlas | side air bag |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | side air bag |
| 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | side air bag |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | side air bag |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas | side air bag |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas | side air bag |
| Units affected | 222,892 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1470 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Delayed air bag deployment increases the risk of injury. If the air bag warning light comes on, or the windows, park brake, or door sensor act unexpectedly, schedule service soon and drive cautiously until the vehicle is checked. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport or Atlas is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule the free front door wiring harness repair, which secures or replaces harnesses with fault codes so the front side air bag connection works correctly.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 22V152 and Volkswagen recall 97GF when you call.
- Avoid postponing the repair. A delayed front side air bag deployment increases injury risk in a side impact crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volkswagen technician checks the front door wiring harnesses for fault codes tied to the recall. The technician secures the harnesses and replaces any front door wiring harness that shows the fault. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid for a related front door wiring harness repair before the recall notice, Volkswagen's reimbursement program applies. Ask Volkswagen customer service or the dealer service desk how to file the claim with your repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 28, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| May 10, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 10, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 10, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 22, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V152?
Recall 22V152 covers 222,892 2019-2023 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs with front-door wiring harness contacts that can corrode. That corrosion can disrupt the electrical connection and delay driver or passenger front side air bag deployment in a side-impact crash.
What should I do if my 2019-2023 Volkswagen Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific SUV is included in recall 22V152. If it is, contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer and reference recall 22V152 or Volkswagen recall number 97GF. The dealer will secure the front door wiring harnesses and replace faulty harnesses for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Volkswagen to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 22V152, Volkswagen dealers will secure the front door wiring harnesses and replace front door wiring harnesses with a fault code free of charge.
Is it safe to drive my Volkswagen Atlas before the repair?
The recall does not carry a do-not-drive instruction. The safety risk is that delayed front side air bag deployment in a side-impact crash can increase injury risk. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free dealer repair as soon as the dealer has an appointment available.
When did Volkswagen notify owners about recall 22V152?
Volkswagen mailed owner notification letters on June 20, 2022. If you bought the SUV used or never received a letter, the VIN decides whether this recall applies. You can also call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 97GF.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V152000 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen customer service | 1-800-893-5298 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V152 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V152000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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