VOLKSWAGEN 2022 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2022 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT vehicles due to trailer hitches issues. Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk o.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.
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