2024 Volkswagen Atlas (Volkswagen) – Passenger Airbag Sensor Problem (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2024
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS vehicles due to air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger issues. A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
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