Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 20V-504 · Volkswagen vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 20V-504 covers 11 Volkswagen vehicles for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

100%
Vehicles repaired11 of 11 · 2021 Q3
Vehicles affected112 models
ReportedAug 26, 2020Owners notified Sep 9, 2020
Complaints since75Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 20V504000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94N7.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

100%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2020 Q32021 Q3