https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Volkswagen Atlas. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:10:01 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#recall-26V473000-volkswagen-volkswagen-atlas-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 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#recall-26V473000-volkswagen-volkswagen-atlas-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 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2178582 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The airbag occupancy detectors on the passenger side are faulty. I noticed that other similar models of the VW Atlas are having this issue and it has an active recall, but my particular model has not. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2178587 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am filing a complaint regarding a premature failure of a critical safety-related lighting component on my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The driver-side headlight daytime running light (DRL) has failed. After inspection by an authorized Volkswagen dealership (Momentum Volkswagen), I was informed that the DRL is not a serviceable component and that the entire headlight assembly must be replaced. This i https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2178588 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am filing a complaint regarding a premature failure of a critical safety-related lighting component on my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The driver-side headlight daytime running light (DRL) has failed. After inspection by an authorized Volkswagen dealership (Momentum Volkswagen), I was informed that the DRL is not a serviceable component and that the entire headlight assembly must be replaced. This i https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2178589 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am filing a complaint regarding a premature failure of a critical safety-related lighting component on my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The driver-side headlight daytime running light (DRL) has failed. After inspection by an authorized Volkswagen dealership (Momentum Volkswagen), I was informed that the DRL is not a serviceable component and that the entire headlight assembly must be replaced. This i https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2178015 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has a speed limit sign feature where it displays the speed limit of the road you are on in the windshield. However, this is displaying inaccurate speeds limits which is very dangerous. I have contacted Volkswagen about the issue and they advised that there is nothing they can do. If someone where to use my car and trust the information that Volkswagen it could be very dangerous. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2177602 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Dealer maintained with oil changes per the schedule. Cylinder head issue requiring engine replacement at 104,xxx miles. 3.6L VR6. This is unacceptable. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2177508 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Daytime running light on passenger side has failed. Repair is complex and estimated at a minimum of $1200 for a part that should last for the lifetime of the car. Numerous other reports of this issue for 2021 VW Atlas model year. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2177496 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle was first sohwn to have low coolant and improper temps in the engine compartment, found to have multiple issues by independent car care facility regarding the coolant system and engine temperature. This also caused issues with rpms at idle and while parked. Car was taken to dealership for repair. Replacements under warranty made including thermostat, coolant pump, vacuum pump, toothed belt https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2177184 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE TURNED ON AND QUICKLY SHUT OFF. VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT SENT A WARNING OF THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AND POWERTRAIN NEEDING TO BE SERVICED IMMEDIATELY. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2177185 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE TURNED ON AND QUICKLY SHUT OFF. VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT SENT A WARNING OF THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AND POWERTRAIN NEEDING TO BE SERVICED IMMEDIATELY. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2177032 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The passenger side low beam headlights failed at roughly 100k miles. The replacement part and labor quote from the dealership was roughly $1,500. I was able to find an OEM part online for $800 and install myself. Roughly 12,000 miles later the driver side low beam headlight has failed which will require a replacement as well. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2174362 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Front parking lights do not remain on. Including lights under headlights and side marker lights. According to owners manual the parking lights should remain on while vehicle is off. The rear lights do remain on. The front lights turn themselves off after approximately 9 seconds. Condition started when lights were replaced by dealer with official OEM replacement units. Dealer has confirmed other ex https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2174176 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My remote start no longer works since the VW update. Intermittent electrical issues with “check tail light” message. VW has changed the light and module and it’s still happening. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2174215 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My sos light has been disconnected for days and VW customer care will not put in an IT ticket until it hits a certain amount of time and then I would have to wait another 20 days to hear back from them. Not having this feature working is not safe and I also cannot use my app to start my car which is frustrating. I’m hearing it was created by some satellite update VW pushed through causing many peo https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2173654 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT SOS light is on and my VW will not connect to my VW app. The call module has failed. Yes, I paid to get a diagnostic test and it was confirmed that it failed. if I get into and accident i will not be able to receive help. All of my friends have the same issue with VW. Some have paid to have it fixed some have not. i was driving and the SOS went off. when I pushed it to call and see what happened https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2173776 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Myself and several other VW owners do not have access to the app remote start/lock features. Apparently this has been a known issue for a few years, and car owners pay for this extra service, but the MYVW app does not work properly no matter what we try. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2173417 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Dangerous car cyput off in full engagement. Brakes grinding squealing an unfamiliar sounds. The engine has major rust in air intake valves the epc code shut car down in full engagement and you can not restart unless u put extra gas in. TE car was replaced with new seats new body new rugs an the color has been repainted. The screws in bolts are not lined up an junkyard parts under carriage of car. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2173418 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Dangerous car cyput off in full engagement. Brakes grinding squealing an unfamiliar sounds. The engine has major rust in air intake valves the epc code shut car down in full engagement and you can not restart unless u put extra gas in. TE car was replaced with new seats new body new rugs an the color has been repainted. The screws in bolts are not lined up an junkyard parts under carriage of car. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2173419 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Dangerous car cyput off in full engagement. Brakes grinding squealing an unfamiliar sounds. The engine has major rust in air intake valves the epc code shut car down in full engagement and you can not restart unless u put extra gas in. TE car was replaced with new seats new body new rugs an the color has been repainted. The screws in bolts are not lined up an junkyard parts under carriage of car. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2171841 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT DRLs are simultaneously going out in my not quite 4 year old car. I’m currently at 90k miles. It is available for inspection upon request.. There were no warning lamps. This was discovered on inspection in January 2026. The VW dealership in Bakersfield, CA and the VW dealership in Oklahoma City, OK inspected and found the same issue. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2171758 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Driving my car only a few minutes and it caught fire and blew up. Car was completely engulfed in flames. Son was barely able to get out before engine burst into flames. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2171759 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Driving my car only a few minutes and it caught fire and blew up. Car was completely engulfed in flames. Son was barely able to get out before engine burst into flames. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2171760 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Driving my car only a few minutes and it caught fire and blew up. Car was completely engulfed in flames. Son was barely able to get out before engine burst into flames. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2171688 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My car windshield as cracked where the rearview mirror attaches. The crack is approximately 10 inches long. This was not caused by road debris or a small pebble. Almost one year to the day this is the second, very similar windshield crack. Is there product defect inherent to the VW Atlas windshield ? Please investigate this. Thank you. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2171750 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint to report ongoing safety-related defects with my Volkswagen vehicle that remain unresolved despite multiple attempts through the manufacturer and an authorized dealership. The vehicle has experienced recurring and unpredictable issues including warning lights activating without explanation, sensor malfunctions, abnormal and recurring brake noises, and the infotainme https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2171751 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint to report ongoing safety-related defects with my Volkswagen vehicle that remain unresolved despite multiple attempts through the manufacturer and an authorized dealership. The vehicle has experienced recurring and unpredictable issues including warning lights activating without explanation, sensor malfunctions, abnormal and recurring brake noises, and the infotainme https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2171752 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint to report ongoing safety-related defects with my Volkswagen vehicle that remain unresolved despite multiple attempts through the manufacturer and an authorized dealership. The vehicle has experienced recurring and unpredictable issues including warning lights activating without explanation, sensor malfunctions, abnormal and recurring brake noises, and the infotainme https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-atlas#complaint-2171367 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The hood release latch fails during normal operations rendering the engine compartment inaccessible and constituting a safety issue.