Recall 20V702000: 2020–2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 13, 2020

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

760vehicles

Model years

2020–2021

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 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured.

Possible consequence

Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.

Affected model years

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

• 2021 Volkswagen Atlas482 complaints
• 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport108 complaints
• 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport165 complaints