2024 Volkswagen ATLAS Recall: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

What's affected: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.

The risk: An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Additionally, vehicles that were added to the population on November 21, 2024, their letters were mailed on December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Relations at 1-800-893-5298.

Volkswagen's number for this recall is 471F.

If you drive a 2024 Volkswagen ATLAS (or any European/Japanese vehicle), Boca Auto Care can check whether this recall applies to your VIN and help with the remedy. NHTSA campaign 24V723000.