Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has 45 NHTSA airbags complaints and 3 airbags-related recalls.
45
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
22V152000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. Th...
23V215000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detec...
24V464000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Vehicle went in for service on the airbags. The dealer has been sent the incorrect OEM part 5 times ... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Upon a low speed curb strike, predominantly striking the rear driver tire and partially the front dr... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The airbag error light has come on my car multiple times since I have bought it new in 2021 at VW de... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Manufacturer still does not have a remedy for open recall that was announced June 2024. Since this r... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Car displaying an error air bag message. Other 2021 VW Atlases are showing as recalled for sensor ma... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number... |
| Nov 12, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving approximately 2 MPH, the ... |
| Oct 16, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number... |
| Jul 11, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | Right now there is a recall for an incorrectly working airbag for my volkswagon and i have a lease t... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Was advised recall is usually sorted out within 30 days. It has been 30+ days since the official pas... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Passenger air bag sensor defect Diagnosed by local dealership and quoted $800 for repair. |
| Jun 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number... |
| May 24, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The vehicle has been giving off an Airbag error warning when in operation. After taking the vehicle ... |
| May 11, 2024 | AIR BAGS | There is an airbag warning indicator on in my vehicle. I have reached out the manufacture of this ca... |
| Apr 26, 2024 | AIR BAGS | My 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has been sporadically giving me an error message for my airbag. Upon googli... |
| Apr 9, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Airbag:Error message on display. Passenger airbag not working properly when operating vehicle. Safet... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The airbag:error light and message came on. All other models of 2021 VW Atlas were recalled for thi... |
| Nov 24, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warni... |