Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V057000 Reported January 31, 2020

Incorrectly manufactured air bag sensor

Q: What is recall 20V057000?

NHTSA recall 20V057000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on January 31, 2020. It addresses: Incorrectly manufactured air bag sensor. The recall affects approximately 7 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 7 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

20V057000

Manufacturer Campaign

69AL

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 31, 2020

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 atlas vehicles. the vehicles may be equipped with an incorrectly manufactured air bag sensor, which can delay or disable air bag deployment when necessary.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, a delayed or disabled airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag crash sensor, free of charge. the recall began february 21, 2020. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69al.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V057000 or campaign 69AL.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 20V057000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V057000?

NHTSA recall 20V057000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on January 31, 2020. It addresses: Incorrectly manufactured air bag sensor. The recall affects approximately 7 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V057000 or the manufacturer campaign number 69AL. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.