2023 Volkswagen Atlas air bags problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by…”
filed Apr 24, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V464000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the recall repair was not performed. The contact stated the vehicle was at the dealer for five days. The…”
filed Mar 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and…Campaign 24V464000 · Jun 20, 2024
- Door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection…Campaign 22V152000 · Mar 28, 2022
Air Bags problems in other Atlas years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Atlas | 8 | 5% |
| 2022 Atlas | 30 | 17% |
| 2021 Atlas | 63 | 14% |
| 2020 Atlas | 8 | 30% |
| 2019 Atlas | 139 | 30% |
| 2018 Atlas | 100 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.