2019 Volkswagen Atlas · symptom sheet
Takata airbag inflator recall
- 102owner reports
- 35,000median miles
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Aug 31, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
102 of the 141 reports of airbag on the 2019 Atlas describe Takata airbag recall.
Part of Airbag warning light or recall (141 reports) · also: airbag light on, passenger airbag sensor faults
Tick what matches of 102 reports
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
4 recalls on the airbags cover the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side impact air bag may be missing a weld at the side air bag housing.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side impact air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FK.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 24,000 and 60,000 miles, from the 21 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Volkswagen has failed to provide a remedy for the airbag recall in a timely manner.”
Filed Sep 8, 2023
“I Bought the SUV on 6-22-23 Tried to get the recall fixed on 8-11-23 And according to Volkswagen the recall came out on 4-4-23. This means I was sold a vehicle with a known safety recall with no current fix as was not alerted. I bought the vehicle to earn a living by renting it on Turo and they will not let it be rented with an open safety recall. I need to file a complaint.”
Filed Aug 31, 2023
“UKNOWN. DUE TO NHTSA Recall Number 23V215 we are unable to use the front passenger seat of the car. This recall was reported March 29, 2023 and at almost 5 months has no remedy. VW has failed to remedy this safety recall in a timely manner.”
Filed Aug 15, 2023
“Passenger airbag issue has not been recalled. Advised not to drive car. How is this the solution? Not every family has funding to own more than one vehicle or use alternative transportation. We rely on our car for transportation to/from work and school. The recall was issued more than four months ago and no estimate for resolution has been provided.”
Filed Jul 27, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 102 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.