NHTSA recall 26V-473: Back Over Prevention

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported July 22, 2026 · 5 affected model years

Back Over Prevention recall

26V-473
July 22, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (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.
Safety risk
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V473000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateJuly 22, 2026
ComponentBack Over Prevention:Software
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2026 Volkswagen Atlas2 recalls total2025 Volkswagen Atlas5 recalls total2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport5 recalls total2024 Volkswagen Atlas8 recalls total2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport8 recalls total

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