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2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Recalls

2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Recalls
Updated May 30, 2026·Ethan Miller11 Critical Recalls

Recall Summary

The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has 13 recalls recorded by NHTSA.

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Total Recalls

13
12 High Risks

Source: NHTSA Campaign Data

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Recall Summary

What the recall count means for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has 13 recall campaigns on record. Yes, buyers should pay close attention. The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has 12 serious recalls touching safety-critical systems, so a VIN-specific remedy check should happen before you buy.

Which systems are affected?

The main systems named in recall filings for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport include AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL, SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER, SERVICE BRAKES.

What should buyers check before purchase?

Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.

What is the most serious recall on the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.

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Data and Methodology

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have?

There are 13 recall campaigns for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.

Review recall campaigns

Are there safety critical recalls for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?

There are 12 which have high risk. Prioritize campaigns affecting brakes, steering, airbags, fuel systems, or fire risk, then confirm remedy availability with VIN lookup.

Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.

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  2. 02Action Plan
  3. 03Should Buyers Worry?
  4. 04NHTSA Recalls
  5. 05Data and Methodology

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Recalls for 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Buyer's Guide

13 total campaigns, 12 marked high risk

High Riskcritical
ID: 22V152000

Air Bags

Side/Window

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.

High Riskcritical
ID: 22V718000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Foundation ComponentsHoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.

High Riskcritical
ID: 22V718000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Foundation ComponentsHoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.

High Riskcritical
ID: 22V718000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Foundation ComponentsHoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.

High Riskcritical
ID: 22V718000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Foundation ComponentsHoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.

High Riskcritical
ID: 22V718000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Foundation ComponentsHoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.

High Riskcritical
ID: 22V718000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Foundation ComponentsHoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.

High Riskcritical
ID: 22V753000

Engine And Engine Cooling

EngineHard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.

High Riskcritical
ID: 22V753000

Engine And Engine Cooling

EngineHard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.

low
ID: 22V807000

Suspension

Critical Fasteners

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.

High Riskcritical
ID: 24V464000

Air Bags

SensorOccupant ClassificationFront Passenger

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

High Riskcritical
ID: 25V434000

Service Brakes

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.

High Risklow
ID: 25V434000

Suspension

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.