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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Data refreshed August 8, 2026
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Complaints
455
Active records
Recalls
30
Active records
TSBs
713
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
9
Crashes
16
Fires
4
Top reported issues — Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
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Operating state
Reporting mechanism
Noise
Braking behavior
Access/entry issue
Driver assistance issue
Engine behavior
Infotainment behavior
Safety restraint issue
Condition issue
Performance issue
Vibration/harshness
Lighting behavior
Fluid issue
Electrical issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Starting behavior
Thermal issue
Smell
Steering behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent change
Ride/handling behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
HVAC behavior
Charging behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Filed Aug 5, 2026
Got an airbag alert light on driver console. Took it to VW dealer in [XXX]. They said the driver side airbag has a short to ground. And it’s not covered under the warranty. And it’s $2000 to fix. There has been a lot of problems with the wire harness from the manufacturer. And I feel like they should repair it. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Filed Jul 30, 2026
My 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has experienced intermittent electrical failures while driving, including at highway speeds. The infotainment system first began shutting off intermittently around April 2026. At times, I had to pull over, place the vehicle in Park, turn it off, and restart it multiple times before the system would function again. On approximately XXX while traveling from [XXX] toward [XXX], the problem became much more serious. While driving on the highway, both the…
2020 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Filed Jul 30, 2026
HVAC water tubing has leaked on to the airbag control module causing airbag errors and many other electrical faults. This is a known safety problem under recall 87H4, NHTSA campaign 21V892. However, Volkswagen stated my VIN is not eligible for this recall. Note: this diagnostic was not performed at a dealership but at an independent German car repair shop.
2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Filed Jul 27, 2026
This has happened to me a total of three times now And I have had the car one month. It stopped on me again in the middle of traffic Just driving without warning without any indicating lights on on June 25th. It stopped on me prior on July 21st and I just got it out of the shop July 24th. This is very dangerous and a dangerous situation especially to be driving one minute and the car just stop on you and go to a slow roll.
2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Filed Jul 21, 2026
When I am driving the vehicle the brakes are always squeaking. When I took it to the dealership they stated that there was nothing wrong with the brakes. When I Google this this seems to be a common issue with the Volkswagen Atlas. But one thing also just the other day when I stopped on the brakes it felt like someone was slamming behind me.
2020 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Filed Jul 21, 2026
sunroof shattered while driving down the freeway
2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Filed Jul 21, 2026
I have not the slightest idea what is going on with the vehicle that I just bought on June 25th 2026. I have a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas crossover and the car stopped on me three times today. And when I arrived in my garage it said that the engine was hot. I will be taking it to the dealership tomorrow.
2023 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Filed Jul 20, 2026
After noticing an oil leak and blue smoke in my 23 VW atlas, I took it to my local dealership in Tupelo, MS. I realized there was an open recall for the PCV Valve / Oil separator under code 10LP. However, the bad PCV valve also caused the timing chain cover to go bad. The dealership called me back and said VW would not cover this issue. I then called VW to see if they would step in and provide some sort of Goodwill and they denied me. They would not transfer me to a supervisor or provide any…
2023 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Filed Jul 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that while seated inside the parked vehicle, the contact became aware of a reflection and exited the vehicle and discovered that the daytime running lights were inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The headlight assembly was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired.…
2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Filed Jul 15, 2026
Right side daytime running light went out. Confirmed by dealer and headlamp assembly was replaced.