2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS Recalls (7)
- Campaign:
- 17V766000 on 11/30/2017
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage
- Manufactured:
- 05/15/2017 - 06/09/2017
- Affected:
- 58
- Defect:
- Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 atlas vehicles. the fuel tank may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness, potentially resulting in the tank leaking fuel. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Consequence:
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. the recall began december 10, 2017. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 20aq.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V284000 on 05/03/2018
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 04/26/2017 - 06/19/2017
- Affected:
- 278
- Defect:
- Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain volkswagen atlas vehicles. the fuel tank on these vehicles may leak fuel due to a manufacturing error. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Consequence:
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. the recall began june 22, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 20aw. note: this recall is an expansion of recall 17v-766.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V369000 on 06/06/2018
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Manufactured:
- 04/08/2018 - 06/03/2018
- Affected:
- 10,225
- Defect:
- Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen atlas, passat, beetle, beetle convertible, golf, golf sportwagen and gti and audi q5 and sq5 vehicles. the brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
- Consequence:
- A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Volkswagen and audi will notify their owners. audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. the recall began june 29, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47n8, 47n9, and 47n6.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V375000 on 06/07/2018
- Component:
- Air bags:passenger side frontal
- Manufactured:
- 04/17/2018 - 05/02/2018
- Affected:
- 821
- Defect:
- Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen atlas and tiguan vehicles. in the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.
- Consequence:
- If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. the recall began july 19, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69w8, and 69w9.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V380000 on 06/10/2018
- Component:
- Seat belts: rear:buckle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 11/16/2016 - 06/13/2018
- Affected:
- 54,729
- Defect:
- Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswaen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen atlas vehicles. the owner's manuals provided with the affected vehicles do not inform the customers about the child restraint size limitation/restrictions for the second row center seating position. as a result, the center and adjacent outboard seat belt buckles on the second row can become damaged it a child seat base is installed that is wider than 12.6 inches.
- Consequence:
- A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Correction:
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the center and left outboard seat belt buckles, and replace them if necessary, free of charge. volkswagen will also provide an owner's manual supplement addressing child safety and child restraints. the recall began june 29, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69x1.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V537000 on 08/19/2018
- Component:
- Air bags: air bag control module
- Manufactured:
- 11/16/2016 - 08/17/2017
- Affected:
- 9,685
- Defect:
- Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen atlas vehicles. during production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to drain into the air bag control module.
- Consequence:
- The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Correction:
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain tube, and if it is twisted, the drain tube and air bag control module will be replaced, free of charge. some of the affected vehicles have had their drain tube previously replaced but did not receive a new air bag control module; the airbag control module will be replaced in these vehicles. the recall began september 14, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 87f9.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V536000 on 08/19/2018
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Manufactured:
- 03/14/2017 - 06/11/2018
- Affected:
- 8,416
- Defect:
- Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen atlas and 2017-2018 volkswagen passat vehicles. the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.
- Consequence:
- The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if necessary, free of charge. for passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. the recall began september 14, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 46h6.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS TSBs (38)
- Bulletin:
- V001706_2033708
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Update tb to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
- Bulletin:
- VSS-17-03
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Service communication to notify all dealers of requirement to call and open vta before all atlas related repairs on my18 vehicles in order to collect all warranty repair information relative all concerns to ensure prompt analysis and resol
- Bulletin:
- VWP-17-04
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This document informs dealers of the warranty time/mileage parameters for the 2018 model year suv vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- V001708 2038059
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Update technical publication to include model year 2018 atlas
- Bulletin:
- Dealer Letter-Da
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Software update needed for smoothing the shift operation, driveshaft protection and transmission emergency mode for the aq450 transmission. continued driving is still possible.
- Bulletin:
- Bulletin - 37K7
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Software update needed for smoothing the shift operation, driveshaft protection and transmission emergency mode for the aq450 transmission. continued driving is still possible.
- Bulletin:
- Bulletin - 37K7
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Software update needed for smoothing the shift operation, driveshaft protection and transmission emergency mode for the aq450 transmission. continued driving is still possible. bulletin was updated the same day - original was vixible one d
- Bulletin:
- TT 200901
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
- Bulletin:
- TT 011503
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Update to expand fuel testing for lean dtcs.
- Bulletin:
- 3CN065760MA inst
- Component:
- 116000 electrical system:ignition
- Summary:
- Remote start installation instructions
- Bulletin:
- Scheduled Mainte
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Standard maintenance section: added "boots" to "engine and engine compartment components: check (from below) for leaks and damage, check transmission, final drive, and drive axle boots"
- Bulletin:
- Maintenance Rev.
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Standard maintenance section: moved: "exterior lighting" from extended maintenance section. added: "boots" to "engine and engine compartment components: check (from below) for leaks and damage, check transmission, final drive, and drive
- Bulletin:
- Scheduled Mainte
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Service interval table: added 110k mile interval
- Bulletin:
- VSE-17-03
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Volkswagen of america is pleased to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of the volkswagen atlas mrt auto shipment at-394 used to service the new atlas and future vehicles equipped with r- 1234yf refrigerant technology.
- Bulletin:
- 1-2017 Update
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This communication is to update our profi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound profi requests.
- Bulletin:
- Elsa 6-22-15
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, elsapro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
- Bulletin:
- Elsa 6-29-15
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- Bulletin:
- Bulletin 37K7 Up
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Software update needed for smoothing the shift operation, driveshaft protection and transmission emergency mode for the aq450 transmission. continued driving is still possible. bulletin revised - work procedure steps updated.
- Bulletin:
- VSS-17-07
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Service communication to notify all dealers of requirement to call and open vta before all atlas related repairs on my18 vehicles in order to collect all warranty repair information relative all concerns to ensure prompt analysis and resol
- Bulletin:
- 2018 Atlas Servi
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- New document
- Bulletin:
- V171701 2012855
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 17 17 01 july 5, 2017 2012855 supersedes technical bulletin 17-16-02 (v171602) dated april 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. engine oils which meet volkswagen oil quality standards
- Bulletin:
- On-car-analysis
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Mil-on p0420 and/or p0430 in the ecm
- Bulletin:
- Part accessories
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Atlas side step installation instructions
- Bulletin:
- Scheduled Mainte
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Additional maintenance section: added: (1.4l jetta only) to "coolant pump toothed belt: check at 150,000 miles, then every 20,000 miles" and "timing belt: check at 150,000 miles, then every 20,000 miles"
- Bulletin:
- TT001703
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tip for scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
- Bulletin:
- TT271704
- Component:
- 273000 lane departure: blind spot detection
- Summary:
- Information to look for aftermarket sensor repairs.
- Bulletin:
- TT271705
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- J428 adaptation to address loss of function after repairs
- Bulletin:
- TT571701
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Information to program climate control settings using remote start.
- Bulletin:
- TT911613
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Updated diagnostic direction to address new concerns in regards to apply carplay connection on mibii equipped vehicles. update models and model year applicability.
- Bulletin:
- TT911706
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Tip to address antennae issues in conjunction with dtcs b10f411, b105413
- Bulletin:
- TT911707
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- diagnostics for the roof mounted antenna
- Bulletin:
- TT911708
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Tips to address mib2 infotainment functionality concerns
- Bulletin:
- TT911709
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Tip to address mib2 infotainment functionality at vehicle start up
- Bulletin:
- TT961701
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Tip for newer style keys/kessy system for verification of mechanical function, prior to programming attempts.
- Bulletin:
- V461702 2010245
- Component:
- 045000 service brakes, air:disc
- Summary:
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Bulletin:
- V461703 2015173
- Component:
- 045000 service brakes, air:disc
- Summary:
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Bulletin:
- V871714 2043704
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Bulletin:
- A971861 2013504-
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
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