SteeringRecall 21V-026 · Volkswagen vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 21V-026 covers 10,303 Volkswagen vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V026000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle may fracture in the area of the strut mounting.
The risk
A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace one or both steering knuckles, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q7.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 6 vehicles were listed as unreachable.