1V2HN2CA8TC521151

Available vehicle information

VIN
1V2HN2CA8TC521151
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model year
2026
Country
United States
Record status
water damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
25V835000 03/12/2025 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.

Consequence

Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44BW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.

Recall 2 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
26V473000 22/07/2026 View details
Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →
OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

5/5
2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SUV N/A FWD
Overall Safety Rating ★★★★★ 5 out of 5
Frontal Crash ★★★★☆
Side Crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★☆
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 20 MPG
Highway 27 MPG
Combined 23 MPG
Engine displacement 2.0 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (S8)
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 390.0 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $2650
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

1V2 WMI · HN2CA8 VDS · TC521151 VIS
WMI 1V2 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS HN2CA8 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS TC521151 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code T Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code C Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model Atlas
Model year 2026
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim 4Motion SE
Engine model TSI
Displacement 2.0 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 269 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Automatic
Transmission speeds 8
Drive type AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Doors 4
Plant city CHATTANOOGA
Plant state TENNESSEE
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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