Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Suspension — Critical Fasteners

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (8)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Volkswagen - Dealer Advance Notice - November 2022
• Volkswagen - Dealer Launch Notice - November 2022
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Volkswagen - Recall FAQ - December 2022

Click a tab for more information.