2022 Volkswagen Atlas Suspension Fastener Recall (22V807)

Recall 22V807 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas in recall 22V807?

The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2022 Atlas with recall 22V807?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Atlas shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the critical fasteners, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V807?

Recall 22V807 covers 33 vehicles: 2022 Volkswagen Atlas; 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

NHTSA lists 33 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Atlas suspension fastener recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 22V807 announced?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 22V807 to NHTSA on October 26, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 25, 2022.

This recall was filed 47 months ago. If your Atlas was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Atlas is part of recall 22V807?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V807 is open on your Atlas, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V807000 is open on your Atlas, it will be listed there, along with Volkswagen recall number 42M2. You can also ask any Volkswagen dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Atlas owners do about recall 22V807?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V807000 applies to your Atlas.
2. Call a Volkswagen dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the critical fasteners happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Atlas owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 273 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 22V807 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 273 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Volkswagen Atlas: 183 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: 72 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: 18 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Can recall 22V807 make my Atlas a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 22V807000 does not automatically make your Atlas a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Atlas went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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