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2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component14
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 2 | – |
| Tires | 2 | – |
| Back over prevention | 2 | – |
| Wheels | 2 | – |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | – |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
| Visibility | 1 | – |
| Electrical system | 1 | – |
Safety recalls14
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 20, 202424V464000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationA deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V464000
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| Oct 31, 202222V815000 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systemsAn undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V815000
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| Jul 20, 202222V514000 | Back over prevention: sensing system cameraA rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V514000
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| Apr 13, 202222V245000 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system injectorsLong fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V245000
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| Mar 28, 202222V152000 | Air bags: side/windowA delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V152000
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| Feb 16, 202222V086000 | Equipment: other labelsWithout the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V086000
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Owner complaints by component165
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 54 | 33 |
| Air bags | 37 | 22 |
| Service brakes | 36 | 22 |
| Engine | 33 | 20 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 28 | 17 |
| Unknown or other | 25 | 15 |
| Exterior lighting | 18 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 10 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 2 |
| Steering | 4 | 2 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 2 |
8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Exterior lighting
“The Passenger DRL strip light went out. My car has approximately 75,000 miles on it. I bought it used. No warranty for this. I understand this is a common issue with this model.”
- Exterior lighting
“The right daytime running lights have failed. It creates a safety hazard for driving. The only remedy is to replace the entire headlight which is costly.”
- Latches/locks/linkages
“The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for an oil change, and it was discovered that the hood latch cable had either disconnected or snapped off.”
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2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The most recent, 24V464000 (reported June 20, 2024), concerns air bags. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: tires (2), back over prevention (2), wheels (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 54 complaints out of 165 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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