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Service bulletins for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

821 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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SM 05-20202020-12-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed and order the superseded part numbers.
V1718062017813142020-12-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
SM 04-20202020-12-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed and order the superseded part numbers.
V8720022061094-12020-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
V9119032056716-22020-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Update to software version management (SVM) radio programming due to corrupted data server providing different software number rather than what the bulletin stated.
TT 01 19 09-22020-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Evap diagnostic steps
SM 03-20202020-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed if they meet the criteria.
TT 45 09 05-62020-10-06. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT. Antilock brake function test direction.
TT 45 09 052020-10-06. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK; EQUIPMENT. Antilock brake function test direction.
Circular26M4REV22020-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. "Over time and mileage, the factory-installed catalyst may not perform as required. If the effectiveness of the catalyst is reduced, this may result in increased tailpipe emissions and the vehicle could fail an emissions (IM) inspection. Updated claiming instructions and part information with Criteria M1 information. Updated claiming and work instructions to include rivet (N -038-549-4) for the noise insulation. Due to a change in the repair manual, this rivet is now a mandatory replacement part. Updated work instructions to include a caution about working with exhaust fasteners.
V8718102043704122020-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed. To include additional models and model year applicability. A.C. Compressor Replacement, GFF Required Regardless of Concern and Flush Requirement
TT 45 18 032020-09-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Autonomous data event gathering
TT 27 19 01_32020-09-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Autonomous data event gathering
VW Part Labels2020-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Recall Reminder Part Labels
V3920012060391_12020-09-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Bevel Box Leak
VIN4APIN202008122020-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Driver seat heater inoperative Customer states both headlights are cracked Customer states noise heard when adjusting air distribution on HVAC controls Wind noise from front doors
VIN4APIN202008102020-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Driver seat heater inoperative Customer states both headlights are cracked Customer states noise heard when adjusting air distribution on HVAC controls Wind noise from front doors
VIN4APIN202008032020-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Driver seat heater inoperative Customer states both headlights are cracked Customer states noise heard when adjusting air distribution on HVAC controls Wind noise from front doors Customer states MIL-on with P0401
V8718082049039_82020-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. metadata adjustment.
V8718082049039_72020-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. To include additional model year applicability and procedural steps for A.C. line pin removal & installation.
VOS-20-252020-08-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
VIN4APIN202007282020-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P0442 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Driver seat heater inoperative Customer states both headlights are cracked Customer states noise heard when adjusting air distribution on HVAC controls Wind noise from front doors Customer states MIL-on with P0401
VIN4APIN202007242020-08-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P0442 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Customer states both headlights are cracked Customer states noise heard when adjusting air distribution on HVAC controls Wind noise from front doors Customer states MIL-on with P0401
VIN4APIN202007202020-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111Customer states MIL-on with P0442 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Customer states both headlights are cracked Customer states noise heard when adjusting air distribution on HVAC controls Wind noise from front doors Customer states MIL-on with P0401
VIN4APIN202007152020-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P0442 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Customer states both headlights are cracked Customer states noise heard when adjusting air distribution on HVAC controls Wind noise from front doors Customer states MIL-on with P0401

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.