VOLKSWAGEN 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS vehicles due to air bags: air bag/restraint control module issues. The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. During production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to drain into the air bag control module.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain tube, and if it is twisted, the drain tube and air bag control module will be replaced, free of charge. Some of the affected vehicles have had their drain tube previously replaced but did not receive a new air bag control module; the airbag control module will be replaced in these vehicles. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87F9.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026