How Fast Is The US Auto Market Going To Switch To Electrified Vehicles?Īvoid the Directional Tire Trap If You Own A VW ID. Volkswagen has issued a recall alert for about 223,000 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs from model years 2019 through 2023 because their side airbags may not deploy properly in an accident.
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It seems that if the drain tube is twisted or blocked it may overflow and short out the airbag control modules. Volkswagen says the recall includes Volkswagen Atlas SUVs from the 2018-2021 model years, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles from 2020. Together, the two German brands issued a recall over faulty tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) and infotainment system voltage regulators. The problem involves an the SUVs’ A/C evaporator drain tube. Enter your 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to check if any recall/service campaign applies to your Volkswagen. VW built the Atlases at its Chattanooga production facility where it also builds Passat. The issues may affect the curtain airbag system. In its second recall in the last couple of weeks, Volkswagen has recalled another 10,000 2018 Atlas three-row crossover SUVs for problems with the air conditioning system.
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