Recall 22V657000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 22V657000. Component: TRAILER HITCHES. 3,184 units potentially affected.
Remedy available
Affected Units
3,184
Affected Vehicles
2
Makes
1
Model Years
1
Campaign #
22V657000
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Report Date
Aug 31, 2022
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
3,184
Manufacturer
Country
US
Make
Model Years
2022
Risk Summary (Consequence)
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.
Defect Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
Key Dates
Report Date
Aug 31, 2022
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown
Affected Vehicles
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS | 2022 | Check VINs |
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT | 2022 | Check VINs |
Other VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. Recalls
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V185000 | Mar 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLKSWAGEN | 75,323 |
| 26V138000 | Mar 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLKSWAGEN | 48,165 |
| 26V125000 | Mar 4, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE | AUDI | 1,620 |
| 26V028000 | Jan 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | VOLKSWAGEN | 670 |
| 26V030000 | Jan 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | VOLKSWAGEN | 43,881 |
| 25V899000 | Dec 19, 2025 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | AUDI | 27,768 |
| 25V900000 | Dec 19, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | AUDI | 356,894 |
| 25V854000 | Dec 10, 2025 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | VOLKSWAGEN | 3,138 |
| 25V835000 | Dec 3, 2025 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | VOLKSWAGEN | 27 |
| 25V836000 | Dec 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | VOLKSWAGEN | 629 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
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