Volkswagen Atlas, Cross Sport Recall R/2022/200: The Air Conditioning System Evaporator Housing Drainpipe May Have Been Incorrectly…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 May 2022
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- 87H4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Atlas, Cross Sport vehicles built between 13 July 2020 and 16 September 2020. The drainpipe of the evaporator housing of the air conditioning system may have been incorrectly manufactured leading to water accumulating and dripping onto the airbag control unit. The dealer will check the drainpipe of the evaporator housing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The drainpipe of the evaporator housing of the air conditioning system may have been incorrectly manufactured leading to water accumulating and dripping onto the airbag control unit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAINPIPE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED Defect: The drainpipe of the evaporator housing of the air conditioning system may have been incorrectly manufactured leading to water accumulating and dripping onto the airbag control unit. Remedy: Check the drainpipe of the evaporator housing. If found to be incorrectly manufactured the drainpipe must be modified and the airbag control unit replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to water accumulating and dripping onto the airbag control unit.
The Fix
The dealer will check the drainpipe of the evaporator housing.
Are You Affected?
Atlas, Cross Sport built between 13 July 2020 and 16 September 2020 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 2 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 87H4 or the DVSA reference R/2022/200. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas, TeramontRemove engine compartment cover | Urgent | R/2025/132 | |
| Atlas, Cross SportIn a side crash there may be a delay in deployment of the side airbag | Urgent | R/2022/292 | |
| BeetleUSA Imported vehicle Recall Driver side airbag module replacement | Urgent | R/2026/104 | |
| ID BuzzBracket for air conditioning rear | Urgent | R/2025/551 | |
| Beetle, Crafter, EOS, FOX and 9 moreTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/357 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2022/166 on 30 May 2022, for sporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing…. The one launched after it was R/2022/178 on 22 Jun 2022, for due to a possible faulty bonding the roof window cover may completely come loose. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/200, launched 30 May 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.