https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:39:21 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#recall-26V473000-volkswagen-volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport-2025 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#recall-26V473000-volkswagen-volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport-2024 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2178483 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle shimmies/shakes when braking of speeds over 50 mph. It is currently at the VW service center and was informed the Electro-Mechanical Steering gear needs to be replaced. The repair tech also said that he wasn't sure when the part would be in and he has a few others on backorder for repair as well. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2178484 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle shimmies/shakes when braking of speeds over 50 mph. It is currently at the VW service center and was informed the Electro-Mechanical Steering gear needs to be replaced. The repair tech also said that he wasn't sure when the part would be in and he has a few others on backorder for repair as well. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2178394 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that an ambient warning light appeared on the instrument cluster, indicating that the rear passenger’s side taillight unit was inoperative. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on five separate occasions to address the failure. During the visits, the bulb was replaced, the taillight assembly was replaced twice, and the control https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2178152 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT am writing to formally report a serious safety issue with my Volkswagen Atlas. The SOS system is malfunctioning, and as a result, I am unable to use cruise control. The vehicle is displaying system errors, and I have been informed that this issue affects multiple driver-assistance features. This malfunction creates a dangerous driving condition. The SOS system is intended for emergency assistance, https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2178153 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT am writing to formally report a serious safety issue with my Volkswagen Atlas. The SOS system is malfunctioning, and as a result, I am unable to use cruise control. The vehicle is displaying system errors, and I have been informed that this issue affects multiple driver-assistance features. This malfunction creates a dangerous driving condition. The SOS system is intended for emergency assistance, https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2178154 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT am writing to formally report a serious safety issue with my Volkswagen Atlas. The SOS system is malfunctioning, and as a result, I am unable to use cruise control. The vehicle is displaying system errors, and I have been informed that this issue affects multiple driver-assistance features. This malfunction creates a dangerous driving condition. The SOS system is intended for emergency assistance, https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2177555 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT February 2025, just outside the warranty period, the hood latch had become disconnected/broken under the hood. There is a point where the two piece cable is joined under the hood and the cable breaks at this point. There is an obvious defect in the hood latch system and puts drivers at risk as the hood cannot be opened if needed possibly stranding a driver on the road with a non-functioning vehi https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2177556 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT February 2025, just outside the warranty period, the hood latch had become disconnected/broken under the hood. There is a point where the two piece cable is joined under the hood and the cable breaks at this point. There is an obvious defect in the hood latch system and puts drivers at risk as the hood cannot be opened if needed possibly stranding a driver on the road with a non-functioning vehi https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2176765 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Exactly at 50,000 miles, both Daytime Running Lights stopped working This is a very well known issue in the owners community and seems very o purpose, since to fix it, instead of just having to replace a bulb or small part, dealer requires to replace the whole headlight assembly https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2175874 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rear camera, back over prevention system malfunction. Rearview camera image does not display, fails to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.” This happened after the PODS repair was made. Local VW dealer is requiring a diagnostic fee though the problem started immediately after it was serviced. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2175875 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rear camera, back over prevention system malfunction. Rearview camera image does not display, fails to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.” This happened after the PODS repair was made. Local VW dealer is requiring a diagnostic fee though the problem started immediately after it was serviced. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2175876 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rear camera, back over prevention system malfunction. Rearview camera image does not display, fails to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.” This happened after the PODS repair was made. Local VW dealer is requiring a diagnostic fee though the problem started immediately after it was serviced. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2174446 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Despite repeated repair attempts, months-long delays due to unavailable parts, and providing dealership technicians with clear video/audio evidence, authorized Volkswagen dealerships failed to properly diagnose/document defects causing severe safety hazards. My vehicle continues to suffer from persistent braking defects, defective sensors resulting in sensor failures, recurring software safety ma https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2174447 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Despite repeated repair attempts, months-long delays due to unavailable parts, and providing dealership technicians with clear video/audio evidence, authorized Volkswagen dealerships failed to properly diagnose/document defects causing severe safety hazards. My vehicle continues to suffer from persistent braking defects, defective sensors resulting in sensor failures, recurring software safety ma https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2174448 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Despite repeated repair attempts, months-long delays due to unavailable parts, and providing dealership technicians with clear video/audio evidence, authorized Volkswagen dealerships failed to properly diagnose/document defects causing severe safety hazards. My vehicle continues to suffer from persistent braking defects, defective sensors resulting in sensor failures, recurring software safety ma https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2172342 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that after being stopped at a traffic light, while making a left turn in the snow, the contact was unsure if the vehicle had fallen into a pothole or had driven over a speed bump when the driver's side curtain air bag, and the passenger's side curtain air bags, unexpectedly deployed. Additionally, unknown sensors were beeping https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2171950 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Turned off car after arrival at destination got back into car 5 minutes after turned car on and dash light up with multiple error codes. Main one being engine/transmission issue. Message stated car could be driven but limited. Tried to put car in drive but couldn’t. Could only power on and off and put into neutral. Had to be towed to Volkswagen dealership on 1/30/26. No diagnosis yet and advisor https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2171951 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Turned off car after arrival at destination got back into car 5 minutes after turned car on and dash light up with multiple error codes. Main one being engine/transmission issue. Message stated car could be driven but limited. Tried to put car in drive but couldn’t. Could only power on and off and put into neutral. Had to be towed to Volkswagen dealership on 1/30/26. No diagnosis yet and advisor https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2171952 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Turned off car after arrival at destination got back into car 5 minutes after turned car on and dash light up with multiple error codes. Main one being engine/transmission issue. Message stated car could be driven but limited. Tried to put car in drive but couldn’t. Could only power on and off and put into neutral. Had to be towed to Volkswagen dealership on 1/30/26. No diagnosis yet and advisor https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2171406 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT when I got in my car the display showed that my driver’s door was open, but it wasn’t. When I tried to put it in drive, the car had an awful beeping sound and wouldn’t go into drive unless I released the emergency brake button. Once I came to a stop the car would automatically go into park and wouldn’t not proceed unless I released the emergency brake again. I did look up if there was a recall and https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2169101 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT When the vehicle was shifted from park to drive, the vehicle went neutral and began to roll back. Immediately there was a transmission error and warning light illumination. The vehicle was put in park and a shift to drive was attempted again. The car again rolled backwards. The vehicle was turned off and after 30 seconds restarted with warning lights still on the vehicle was shifted to drive, https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2166714 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving approximately 75 mph on an interstate highway, the engine suddenly shut off without warning. There were no warning lights or messages prior to the failure. Power was lost while the vehicle was still moving at highway speed. When the engine shut off, I lost propulsion and had to coast across lanes to reach the shoulder while surrounded by fast-moving traffic. Steering and braking wer https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2166313 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. While driving at approximately 50 MPH on a main road, the contact received a message indicating that the transmission was in emergency mode. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle entered LIMP Mode and began to vibrate. The contact pulled over because the vehicle failed to exceed 25 MPH. The check engine, air bag, and oil warning lights were illuminat https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2165760 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased a new 2020 Atlas Cross Sport in 2020. The car currently has 108,000 miles. In the time I have owned the car I have had to replace the heater core THREE times. The heater core has failed once again and I must replace it a FOURTH time. The dealer (Nucar, Norwood, MA) nor VW will admit the defect and I must pay $1000.00 to replace the defective part. This part is obviously defective. I w https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2164446 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT A loud squeaky noise come from the brakes. When I took it to Volkswagen. They said there’s an issue with the brakes that was installed by the manufacturer however, they will not fix it because there is no recall. They said that the brakes that’s the factory installed has something has copper in it and that’s causing the issue. I have another friend with the same make and model of the car and suff https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2162907 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While traveling south on Wheeler Road at the underpass of the Long Island Expressway my 2020 Volkswagon Atlas Cross Sport's emergency braking system gets activated. This has happened multiple times at approximatly 12:20 AM while heading home from work. I took the car to the dealer but the dealer said there was no way to check what happened unless the diagnostic machine was connected at the time i https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2162593 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My car only has 58,000 and my car is leaking coolant and I was advised I need to replace the water pump at $15,000. I see there was a settlement already for Volkswagen’s however, my Volkswagen Atlas cross port is not included although it is in the same year as those cars with the settlement it needs to be added so that way the warranty can be extended by 80,000 miles. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport#complaint-2161481 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The warning light came on signaling an airbag problem. The dealer checked all the wires and connections and determined there must be a problem with vehemently airbag itself and they said it should be replaced.