10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,079 miles

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problem #5

Jan 242022

Atlas

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V892000 (Visibility, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Apex, NC, USA

problem #4

Nov 162021

Atlas

  • miles
Air bag error message appears every time the car is started. A known recall exists for the 2021 Atlas that states the Air Bags may inadvertently deploy without having a crash. My vehicle is not included in the 54, xxx 2021 Atlas models recalled. I'm now concerned that the air bag may deploy at anytime.

- Brandon, MS, USA

problem #3

Dec 122021

Atlas

  • miles
Airbag light illuminated on this vehicle yesterday, however, it-??s not currently listed in campaign 21V892, but I believe it could also possibly be affected by the airbag control module issue. This vehicle also shuts down when stopped, and at times will not automatically restart when the drivers foot is removed from the brake. This has almost caused driver to be rear-ended multiple times, when the traffic signal turns green, yet the vehicle engine will not restart. The only way to restart is to press the brake again, put transmission/gear shifter into park, and restart vehicle, then put vehicle back into Drive. This is not only a hassle, but is dangerous, as other drivers expect that when the light turns green, this vehicle should then be driven forward, but at times, the engine failing to restart causes an unsafe driving condition. The adaptive cruise control also doesn-??t perform as expected and has completely failed to engage over the summer of 2021. When ACC malfunctions, cruise control isn-??t able to be used at all. I-??ve taken this vehicle in for inspection of the ACC issue, but the service Dept was unable to find a cause. They updated vehicle software and I have not experienced the ACC issue since.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #2

Nov 262021

Atlas

  • miles
Driving at freeway speeds between Elko Nevada and Salt Lake City Utah car completely lost power shut off had to coast To a stop and restart the engine after several semi-??s and vehicles passed us honking their horns

- West Jordan, UT, USA

problem #1

Oct 272020

Atlas

  • 800 miles
I bought my vehicle around three weeks ago. It is a brand new 2021 VW Atlas. Two days ago the airbag light came on the dash indicating that there is a problem/issue with the drivers side airbag. My husband noticed the issue first and said that it occurred when he started the car initially. The light seems to stay on while the car is in motion.

- Ammon, ID, USA