Recall 18V904000: 2018–2019 Volkswagen Atlas and 2 other models

Report received

Dec 19, 2018

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

6,322vehicles

Model years

2015, 2018–2019

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

Possible consequence

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2018 Volkswagen Atlas466 complaints
• 2019 Volkswagen Atlas484 complaints
• 2015 Volkswagen Golf131 complaints
• 2019 Volkswagen Jetta551 complaints