How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?

NHTSA lists 22 airbag complaints for the 2023 Atlas, which is 17% of all 133 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?

Yes. Recall 24V464000, reported June 20, 2024, covers a passenger occupant detection system (PODS) sensor mat and wiring harness fault that can deactivate the front passenger airbag. A second recall, 22V152000, involves door wiring harness corrosion that can affect airbag-related electrical connections.

Did any 2023 Atlas airbag issues involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2023 Atlas, out of 22 total airbag complaints.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear on the 2023 Atlas?

NHTSA lists a median mileage at failure of 20,000 miles for airbag complaints on the 2023 Atlas.

Is airbag recall 24V464000 a do-not-drive recall?

No. NHTSA marks recall 24V464000 as not a do-not-drive recall and not requiring the vehicle to be parked outside.

2023 Volkswagen Atlas Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 22 airbag complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas, 17% of all complaints filed for the year, with 2 crashes and 3 injuries reported. A related recall, campaign 24V464000, covers a passenger occupant detection system (PODS) fault.

Airbags complaints: 22; 17% of 133
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 20,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) fails to recognize a seated passenger, causing the front passenger airbag to deactivate.
The airbag warning light turns on and off at random times, sometimes accompanied by a pop-up dashboard message and staying lit until the vehicle restarts.
Several owners describe an airbag warning light paired with a loud beeping noise and a blinking orange indicator while a passenger occupies the front seat.
Multiple owners who received notice of recall 24V464000 say the replacement PODS sensor mat and wiring harness part was not yet available at their dealer.
One owner reported a frontal collision at 35 MPH in which no airbags deployed.

When 2023 Volkswagen Atlas airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2023, latest Apr 24, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Apr 2026; peak Aug 2024 (5).

Airbags recalls for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas

NHTSA 24V464000Jun 20, 2024Airbags271,330 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. 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.
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
NHTSA 22V152000Mar 28, 2022Airbags222,892 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.
Risk: A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.

Airbags complaints by Atlas model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2018100 (22%)
2019141 (29%)
20208 (30%)
202165 (14%)
202230 (16%)
202322 (17%)
20248 (5%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?: NHTSA lists 22 airbag complaints for the 2023 Atlas, which is 17% of all 133 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?: Yes. Recall 24V464000, reported June 20, 2024, covers a passenger occupant detection system (PODS) sensor mat and wiring harness fault that can deactivate the front passenger airbag. A second recall, 22V152000, involves door wiring harness corrosion that can affect airbag-related electrical connections.
Did any 2023 Atlas airbag issues involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2023 Atlas, out of 22 total airbag complaints.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear on the 2023 Atlas?: NHTSA lists a median mileage at failure of 20,000 miles for airbag complaints on the 2023 Atlas.
Is airbag recall 24V464000 a do-not-drive recall?: No. NHTSA marks recall 24V464000 as not a do-not-drive recall and not requiring the vehicle to be parked outside.