2021–2022 Volkswagen Atlas, 2021–2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Recall: Long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters
NHTSA campaign 22V245000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Apr 13, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters.
The risk
Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the long fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iD.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Atlas | 2021, 2022 |
| Volkswagen | Atlas Cross Sport | 2021, 2022 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V245000 (manufacturer number 24iD). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.