2021 Volkswagen Atlas
NHTSA Safety Recall
Updated Jul 2, 2026
Recalls touching key, ignition, or anti-theft systems (1 on file)
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Campaign 21V616000 Jun 8, 2021 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
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.
Source: NHTSA recall database, captured when this page was generated. Status (open or completed) is not reported, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov before pairing new fobs. A listed recall does not necessarily block key programming.
This page lists the NHTSA safety recalls recorded against the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas that touch the key, ignition or anti-theft systems. It does not state this vehicle's key fob part number, FCC ID, radio frequency, button count or battery type, and it does not publish a programming procedure: this site holds no record of those for any vehicle. Match the FCC ID printed on your own fob, and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov for the current status of any recall below.