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2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS Recalled by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Date: August 20, 2018
Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain tube, and if it is twisted, the drain tube and air bag control module will be replaced, free of charge. Some of the affected vehicles have had their drain tube previously replaced but did not receive a new air bag control module; the airbag control module will be replaced in these vehicles. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87F9.

Affected Products

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. During production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to drain into the air bag control module.

Why Was This Recalled?

The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report