2019 Volkswagen Atlas Recall: Suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect…

NHTSA campaign 19V614000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Aug 21, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Risk

Fire

Owner letters

Mailing began Aug 30, 2019

The defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak. Additionally, the vehicle may stall due to uneven fuel distribution.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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The fix — what to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BU.

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.

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Model years
Volkswagen	Atlas	2019

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V614000 (manufacturer number 20BU). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.