NHTSA recall 19V218000
Air bags › Side/window
Volkswagen Atlas and 1 more
Reported Mar 20, 20193 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 69Y8Built Oct 31, 2018 – Feb 12, 2019
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
The risk
In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.