Volkswagen has announced a recall of 271,330 Atlas SUV vehicles due to faulty passenger-side airbags. The problem stems from a wiring error that causes the front passenger airbags not to deploy, as reported by the US National Highway and Safety Administration.
The issue affects certain Atlas vehicles made between 2021 and 2024, as well as Atlas Cross Sport vehicles made between 2020 and 2024. Volkswagen had previously recalled 143,000 Atlas SUVs in March for a similar issue.
Affected vehicle owners will receive notification by mail on August 16. Once the necessary parts are available, Volkswagen dealers will replace the faulty components free of charge, ensuring the safety of the SUV owners. The seat heaters in the car can have a contact fault with the car’s weight sensors, resulting in the passenger airbag turning off even if the seat is occupied. When this occurs, a warning light and sound alert the driver that the passenger airbag has been deactivated.
