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 seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly issues. A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswaen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The owner's manuals provided with the affected vehicles do not inform the customers about the child restraint size limitation/restrictions for the second row center seating position. As a result, the center and adjacent outboard seat belt buckles on the second row can become damaged it a child seat base is installed that is wider than 12.6 inches.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the center and left outboard seat belt buckles, and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Volkswagen will also provide an owner's manual supplement addressing child safety and child restraints. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X1.
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