Vehicle recall 21V616000 · August 6, 2021
Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport
Damaged relays may have been installed in the engine compartment fuse box, which could inadvertently activate the horn or engine starter.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Damaged relays may have been installed in the engine compartment fuse box, which could inadvertently activate the horn or engine starter.
- Consequence
- A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97FR.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V616000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 2021
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 97FR
- Owner notification
- August 27, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 33
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Relays/solenoids; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Atlas (2021): 2021
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2021): 2021
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