Recall 22V807000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 22V807000. Component: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS. 33 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS | 2022 | Check VINs |
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT | 2022 | Check VINs |
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT | 2023 | 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
| 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.