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Service bulletins for the 2021 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.

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

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TT 01 19 05_62024-03-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Engine Crank, No Start or No -J623- ECM Communication with DTC U0100 Stored in ECM Fault Memory
VWP-23-082024-01-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. This Document announces the policy for the Engine Control Module Software Update Limited Warranty extension.
V9723022072446_12024-01-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Remote Engine Start and/or Lock/Unlock does not work with "myVW" smart phone app.
V0123092071325_12023-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. Update Programming in Engine/Motor Control Module, DTC P054A
V012306_20678682023-05-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Engine Control Module Programming update.
VIN4APIN202302132023-03-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while driving Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states AC inoperative
VIN4APIN202301262023-02-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states fuel tank difficult to fill, pump keeps clicking off Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states AC inoperative
VIN4APIN202301172023-02-07. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; SEATS. Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states AC inoperative
VIN4APIN202301032023-02-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; SEATS. Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states AC inoperative
VIN4APIN202208042022-09-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states brake noise, dust and uneven pad wear Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states AC inoperative
VIN4APIN202208032022-09-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Any thermostat related concerns (faults, leaks, etc.) Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states AC inoperative
VIN4APIN202207072022-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Any thermostat related concerns (faults, leaks, etc.) Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states AC inoperative Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory
VIN4APIN202207062022-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Any thermostat related concerns (faults, leaks, etc.) Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states AC inoperative Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory
V0121092063514_32022-05-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Update programming ECM. Return model year 2020 & 2021 applicability despite RVU campaign.
Bulletin24FYREV12022-04-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). UPDATE - Engine Control Module Software Update (FED_EMS) - Updated VIN criteria
VIN4APIN202201262022-02-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); SUSPENSION:FRONT. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
VIN4APIN202112152022-01-06. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states Electrical System not Working Correctly Message with P0CFF and/or P2B28 in HV Battery Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states airbag light on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
VIN4APIN202111092021-12-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states airbag light on Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in.
VIN4APIN202109302021-10-06. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT; STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); EQUIPMENT. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
VIN4APIN202108022021-09-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Hood release inoperative Customer states MIL-on with P0401
VIN4APIN202107282021-08-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES; SUSPENSION:FRONT. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0461 in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving Customer states the rear view mirror is loose Hood release inoperative Customer states MIL-on with P0401
VIN4APIN202107062021-08-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); STRUCTURE; SUSPENSION:FRONT; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0461 in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving Customer states the rear view mirror is loose Hood release inoperative
VIN4APIN202106302021-07-02. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0461 in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving Hood release inoperative
VIN4APIN202106232021-07-02. Service bulletin. SEATS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; SUSPENSION. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0461 in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving 3rd row seat lift strap detached Hood release inoperative
VIN4APIN202106022021-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; SUSPENSION. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0461 in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving 3rd row seat lift strap detached Hood release inoperative Rear tailgate strut broken/loose/detached

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