Volkswagen passenger occupant detection system (pods) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the occupant classification front passenger. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-215.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018–2021 | Volkswagen Atlas |
| 2020 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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