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2024 Volkswagen Atlas recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 8
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 174
Latest campaign: Jul 22, 2026

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	3	Jul 22, 2026	26V473000 25V334000 24V480000
Service brakes	1	Jun 30, 2025	25V434000
Engine	1	Feb 17, 2025	25V100000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Sep 27, 2024	24V723000
Air bags	1	Jun 20, 2024	24V464000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Aug 23, 2023	23V593000

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 22, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 22, 202626V473000	Back over prevention: software A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V473000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended. Risk A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 28, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V473000 · Jul 22, 2026
Jun 30, 202525V434000	Service brakes A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V434000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process. Risk A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX. Campaign NHTSA 25V434000 · Jun 30, 2025
May 21, 202525V334000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V334000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB. Campaign NHTSA 25V334000 · May 21, 2025
Feb 17, 202525V100000	Engine A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V100000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces. Risk A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10X5. Campaign NHTSA 25V100000 · Feb 17, 2025
Sep 27, 202424V723000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinder An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V723000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port. Risk An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Additionally, vehicles that were added to the population on November 21, 2024, their letters were mailed on December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Relations at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 471F. Campaign NHTSA 24V723000 · Sep 27, 2024
Jun 27, 202424V480000	Back over prevention: software A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V480000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Remedy Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US. Campaign NHTSA 24V480000 · Jun 27, 2024

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component174

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174Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

10Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	44	25	1	2	2
Service brakes	36	21	0	0	0
Unknown or other	31	18	0	0	2
Engine	30	17	0	1	1
Forward collision avoidance	27	16	2	0	1
Power train	22	13	2	0	0
Visibility/wiper	11	6	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	9	5	0	0	0
Back over prevention	9	5	0	0	0
Air bags	8	5	2	0	5
Vehicle speed control	7	4	0	0	0
Lane departure	7	4	2	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	5	3	0	0	0
Seats	4	2	0	0	1
Structure	4	2	0	0	0

7 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

Electrical system
“I purchased my 2024 Volkswagen Atlas new on January 25, 2025. Since purchase, the infotainment/touchscreen system has repeatedly failed, sometimes while driving.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771264
Power train
“My wife was operating the vehicle when the check engine light suddenly came on and alerts on the dash stating that the car was overheating.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770215
Unknown or other
“COMPONENT: Engine In XXX at 35,750 miles, the check engine light illuminated. Fault codes P0301 (Cylinder 1 misfire) and P130A (ECM "hide cylinder" — fuel injector shut off due to severe misfire) were stored.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770262

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2024 Volkswagen Atlas recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. The most recent, 26V473000 (reported July 22, 2026), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 3 campaigns. Others: service brakes (1), engine (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 44 complaints out of 174 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 Volkswagen Atlas?

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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