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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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VWP-23-042023-05-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-04
V012302_20695882023-03-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. EVAP components available separately or as an assembly.
DC_26M4_26N62022-09-01. Service bulletin. 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. Removed requirement for adding a zip tie to the catalyst core REMINDER: The catalysts MUST be separated from the exhaust system for recycling.
Circ 26N6_REV52022-09-01. Service bulletin. 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. Removed requirement for adding a zip tie to the catalyst core REMINDER: The catalysts MUST be separated from the exhaust system for recycling.
Circ 26M4_REV52022-09-01. Service bulletin. 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. Removed requirement for adding a zip tie to the catalyst core. REMINDER: The catalysts MUST be separated from the exhaust system for recycling.
Circular26N6REV22020-10-06. Service bulletin. 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. "
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.
Dealer 26N62020-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Over time and mileage, the factory-installed catalyst may not perform as required.
Dealer 26M42020-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Over time and mileage, the factory-installed catalyst may not perform as required.
Circular26N6REV12020-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. 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 to include connecting battery charger. Updated parts return core information in Section E.
Circular26M4REV12020-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. 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 to include connecting battery charger.
Circular 26N62020-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Over time and mileage, the factory-installed catalyst may not perform as required.
Circular 26M42020-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Over time and mileage, the factory-installed catalyst may not perform as required.
V0120012058261_12020-03-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. Catalytic converter hardware improved for long-term durability. ECM software improved to reduce thermal stress on catalytic converter, prevent erroneous EVAP leak faults, and prevent erroneous fuel trim faults.
TT 01-19-092019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Additional EVAP diagnostic after a software update.
TT 2017012019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT. Tip to clarify evap leak test plan and values.
TT 24 18 032019-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV). Crankcase breather diagnosis.
Emissions Recall2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Emissions recall - Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) Purge Valve
Emissions Recall2018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label
Emissions Recall2018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label
Emissions Recall2018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. RECALL - Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) Purge Valve
Emissions Recall2018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. RECALL - Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) Purge Valve

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