CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- 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."
- Risk
- A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The driver's side headlight on certain vehicles may have been aimed too low at the factory. This means the light does not reach as far down the road as it should, and the vehicle does not meet federal lighting safety requirements (FMVSS 108).
A misaimed headlight reduces the driver's visibility, especially at night or in poor weather, which increases the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and authorized dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight at no cost to you. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 with recall number 94N7. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020 |