Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V086000 Reported February 16, 2022

Reduced gvwr label missing/fmvss 110

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Equipment · 3,648 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V086000
Manufacturer Campaign
09D9
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
3,648
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 16, 2022
Completion Rate
90.38

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 atlas and 2020-2021 atlas cross sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. the reduced gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."

Safety Consequence

Without the reduced gvwr label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the reduced gvwr label, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 31, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 09d9.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V086000 or campaign 09D9.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V086000

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

What is recall 22V086000?

NHTSA recall 22V086000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on February 16, 2022. It addresses: Reduced gvwr label missing/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 3,648 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V086000 or the manufacturer campaign number 09D9. 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.