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(Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles.  The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.","consequence":"A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 28, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"91TV","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V835000","component":"WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2025-12-03","owner_notified":"2025-12-12","units":27,"summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.","consequence":"Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44BW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"mfr_campaign":"44BW","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"score":82,"grade":"B","complaints":{"count":8,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",3],["Unknown Or Other",2],["Electrical System",2],["Fuel/Propulsion System",1],["Vehicle Speed Control",1],["Exterior Lighting",1]],"by_year":{"2026":8},"excerpts":[["2026-09-01","Unknown Or Other","The rear power liftgate opened on its own while the vehicle was being driven at speed on a public road, with no input from the driver or passenger. Luggage was ejected from the cargo area onto the roadway and could not be recovered. A passenger witnessed the incident. There were no warning lamps, messages, or prior sym\u2026"],["2026-08-25","Tires","Purchased vehicle brand new 1/31/26. Went for my first tire rotation and oil change (4600 miles) on 8/24/26. Inspection found wires coming from the inside wall of tire (the interior portion of tire). Service advisor said it was not covered because it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s wear and tear. The damage is not on the tread. The damage is not \u2026"],["2026-08-16","Electrical System","Telematics Control Module (TCM/OCU). After several calls to the VW app division and independent research, I discovered that the module is malfunctioning. Several emails have been sent to kjell.gruner@vw.com and customercare@vw.com neither have replied. 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