Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V026000 Reported January 27, 2021

Loss of steering due to knuckle failure

Q: What is recall 21V026000?

NHTSA recall 21V026000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on January 27, 2021. It addresses: Loss of steering due to knuckle failure. The recall affects approximately 10,303 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 · 10,303 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21V026000

Manufacturer Campaign

40Q7

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

10,303

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 27, 2021

Completion Rate

98.64

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 21V026000 or campaign 40Q7.
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 21V026000

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

What is recall 21V026000?

NHTSA recall 21V026000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on January 27, 2021. It addresses: Loss of steering due to knuckle failure. The recall affects approximately 10,303 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 21V026000 or the manufacturer campaign number 40Q7. 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.