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 equipment:other:labels issues. Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.
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