Recall 23V671 affects 2 2019 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles for a driver-side air bag housing weld defect. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Volkswagen is recalling 2 2019 Atlas vehicles because the driver's side impact air bag housing is missing a weld. In a crash, the air bag can deploy improperly or detach, increasing injury risk, and Volkswagen dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver-side side impact air bag in the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas is built into the side of the seat area and is meant to deploy during a side crash. Its job is to create a cushion between the driver and the door or interior trim. The air bag is packed inside a metal housing, which holds the inflator and bag in the correct position until deployment.
Volkswagen's recall covers air bags with a housing that was incorrectly welded during supplier production. The missing weld means the housing is not built the same way as the corrected replacement part. In a crash, that housing has to stay together while the inflator opens the bag, so an incomplete weld is a part-level defect the dealer needs to replace.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver will not see a dashboard light or feel a change in normal driving that confirms the weld is missing.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | side curtain air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2019 Volkswagen Atlas is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
The driver's side impact air bag is part of the crash protection system. If it deploys improperly or detaches in a crash, the driver faces a higher risk of injury. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and keep the dealer appointment. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Volkswagen Atlas is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule the free driver's side impact air bag replacement that fixes the missing weld at the side air bag housing.
- Bring the recall notice if Volkswagen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 23V671 when you call.
- Call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 with questions about scheduling or dealer availability.
- Avoid delays after your VIN is confirmed; the driver's side impact air bag is part of crash protection.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volkswagen technician replaces the driver's side impact air bag covered by recall 23V671. The repair addresses the side air bag housing issue described in the recall, and parts and labor are free. Volkswagen is not offering a separate reimbursement program because the affected 2019 Atlas vehicles are still under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period. If you already have repair paperwork for this air bag issue, ask the service desk how the existing warranty applies.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| October 4, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 6, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| October 6, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 19, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 1, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V671?
Recall 23V671 covers 2 2019 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles with a driver's side impact air bag that is missing a weld at the side air bag housing. Volkswagen dealers will replace the driver's side impact air bag for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Volkswagen Atlas is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Atlas is included in recall 23V671. If it is, contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule replacement of the driver's side impact air bag. Reference recall 23V671 or Volkswagen recall number 69FK when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Volkswagen's remedy says dealers will replace the driver's side impact air bag free of charge at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Is it safe to drive my 2019 Volkswagen Atlas before the repair?
Recall 23V671 does not include a do-not-drive instruction. The safety risk is still real: the driver's side impact air bag can deploy improperly or detach in a crash, increasing injury risk. Confirm your VIN and schedule the free dealer repair.
What if I bought my Volkswagen Atlas used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. If you bought the Atlas used and did not receive Volkswagen's October 19, 2023 owner letter, check your VIN and give the dealer recall number 23V671.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V671000 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen customer service | 1-800-893-5298 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V671 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V671000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →