Compare to Other Years

Active Recalls (16)

23V215000 Mar 29, 2023 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the w...

22V086000 Feb 16, 2022 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Ratin...

21V321000 May 5, 2021 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal...

21V142000 Mar 5, 2021 TIRES:SIDEWALL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cure...

20V561000 Sep 16, 2020 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sol...

20V057000 Jan 31, 2020 AIR BAGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrectly manufactured air bag sensor, which can delay or disable air ...

19V389000 May 22, 2019 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal a...

18V904000 Dec 19, 2018 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematur...

18V824000 Nov 26, 2018 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may...

18V537000 Aug 20, 2018 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. During production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to d...

18V536000 Aug 15, 2018 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not ...

18V380000 Jun 7, 2018 SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswaen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The owner's manuals provided with the affected vehicles do not inform the customers about the child ...

18V375000 Jun 6, 2018 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold d...

18V369000 Jun 1, 2018 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake ca...

18V284000 May 2, 2018 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The fuel tank on these vehicles may leak fuel due to a manufacturing error. As such, these vehicles fai...

17V766000 Nov 29, 2017 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The fuel tank may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness, potentially resulting in the tank l...

Complaints

Showing 20 of 1,276
Jan 7, 2026 Service Brakes

I received a brake booster fault caution which was followed by the BRAKE warning light being illuminated. When I applied pressure to the brakes, it almost felt as if the ABS was kicking in, on a flat, dry road. The brake pedal would "jump" and depress farther on its own like there wasn't a good vacu...

Jan 7, 2026 Service Brakes

I received a brake booster fault caution which was followed by the BRAKE warning light being illuminated. When I applied pressure to the brakes, it almost felt as if the ABS was kicking in, on a flat, dry road. The brake pedal would "jump" and depress farther on its own like there wasn't a good vacu...

Dec 31, 2025 Air Bags

I am reporting a failure by Volkswagen Group of America to provide a safe and timely remedy for Safety Recall 23V-215. Per the manufacturer's notice, the front passenger seat is unsafe for use until repaired. I physically surrendered my vehicle to Merced VW on Dec 29, 2025, due to this grounding saf...

Dec 31, 2025 Air Bags

I am reporting a failure by Volkswagen Group of America to provide a safe and timely remedy for Safety Recall 23V-215. Per the manufacturer's notice, the front passenger seat is unsafe for use until repaired. I physically surrendered my vehicle to Merced VW on Dec 29, 2025, due to this grounding saf...

Dec 23, 2025 Exterior Lighting

Both low beam headlights went out within two weeks of each other and the vehicle just hit 100,000 miles. Dealership states that replacing the entire headlight assembly is the only fix and will cost $3,000. So now both headlights (safety issue) are out and the vehicle cannot be driven safely. Other V...

Dec 23, 2025 Electrical System

Both low beam headlights went out within two weeks of each other and the vehicle just hit 100,000 miles. Dealership states that replacing the entire headlight assembly is the only fix and will cost $3,000. So now both headlights (safety issue) are out and the vehicle cannot be driven safely. Other V...

Dec 23, 2025 Exterior Lighting

Both low beam headlights went out within two weeks of each other and the vehicle just hit 100,000 miles. Dealership states that replacing the entire headlight assembly is the only fix and will cost $3,000. So now both headlights (safety issue) are out and the vehicle cannot be driven safely. Other V...

Dec 23, 2025 Electrical System

Both low beam headlights went out within two weeks of each other and the vehicle just hit 100,000 miles. Dealership states that replacing the entire headlight assembly is the only fix and will cost $3,000. So now both headlights (safety issue) are out and the vehicle cannot be driven safely. Other V...

Dec 8, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Gas tank melted on top of the tank next to drive shaft and a hole was leaking gas- we are keeping the tank that was removed for investigation. Extreme safety issue that put my daughter and granddaughters at risk of fire/explosion when it was unknown that there was a gas leak while driving. The p...

Dec 8, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Gas tank melted on top of the tank next to drive shaft and a hole was leaking gas- we are keeping the tank that was removed for investigation. Extreme safety issue that put my daughter and granddaughters at risk of fire/explosion when it was unknown that there was a gas leak while driving. The p...

Nov 6, 2025 Electrical System

While driving, the vehicle suddenly loses engine power and shuts off without warning. This has happened multiple times and creates a serious safety hazard because it happen in traffic multiple times . The problem appears to be related to the fuel pump control module and/or electrical wiring failure....

Nov 6, 2025 Engine

While driving, the vehicle suddenly loses engine power and shuts off without warning. This has happened multiple times and creates a serious safety hazard because it happen in traffic multiple times . The problem appears to be related to the fuel pump control module and/or electrical wiring failure....

Nov 6, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

While driving, the vehicle suddenly loses engine power and shuts off without warning. This has happened multiple times and creates a serious safety hazard because it happen in traffic multiple times . The problem appears to be related to the fuel pump control module and/or electrical wiring failure....

Nov 6, 2025 Electrical System

While driving, the vehicle suddenly loses engine power and shuts off without warning. This has happened multiple times and creates a serious safety hazard because it happen in traffic multiple times . The problem appears to be related to the fuel pump control module and/or electrical wiring failure....

Nov 6, 2025 Engine

While driving, the vehicle suddenly loses engine power and shuts off without warning. This has happened multiple times and creates a serious safety hazard because it happen in traffic multiple times . The problem appears to be related to the fuel pump control module and/or electrical wiring failure....

Nov 6, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

While driving, the vehicle suddenly loses engine power and shuts off without warning. This has happened multiple times and creates a serious safety hazard because it happen in traffic multiple times . The problem appears to be related to the fuel pump control module and/or electrical wiring failure....

Oct 3, 2025 Exterior Lighting

Both headlamps in vehicle stopped working within a month of each other. Vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it. Volkswagen claims lights should last longer than this. Online forums are riddled with this issue, and headlamp price is unreasonably high for a family vehicle ($700-1100 per headlamp). H...

Oct 3, 2025 Exterior Lighting

Both headlamps in vehicle stopped working within a month of each other. Vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it. Volkswagen claims lights should last longer than this. Online forums are riddled with this issue, and headlamp price is unreasonably high for a family vehicle ($700-1100 per headlamp). H...

Sep 12, 2025 Engine

Low engine coolant light came on and began overheating all within a short period of time. Mechanic stated is has a blown/defective head gasket. It is currently being repaired by a mechanic as we need the car to drive our young children. A quick Google search has shown this is an ongoing issue as the...

Sep 12, 2025 Engine

Low engine coolant light came on and began overheating all within a short period of time. Mechanic stated is has a blown/defective head gasket. It is currently being repaired by a mechanic as we need the car to drive our young children. A quick Google search has shown this is an ongoing issue as the...

Sep 8, 2025 Engine

Our 2018 VW, when extremely hot temperatures would make a very loud grinding/squealing sound. Then the AC would intermittently work, sometimes it would blow cold, and sometimes it would not. Eventually, the AC stopped working altogether. There is a strong, hot, burning smell that comes through the ...

Sep 8, 2025 Engine

Our 2018 VW, when extremely hot temperatures would make a very loud grinding/squealing sound. Then the AC would intermittently work, sometimes it would blow cold, and sometimes it would not. Eventually, the AC stopped working altogether. There is a strong, hot, burning smell that comes through the ...

Aug 11, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

This is a common issue with this car that is dangerous. The Evap Purge High Flow Control goes out and makes the vehicle stall randomly.

Aug 11, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

This is a common issue with this car that is dangerous. The Evap Purge High Flow Control goes out and makes the vehicle stall randomly.

Jul 29, 2025 Engine

I have had this vehicle since 2020. Two months after I bought it, the vehicle would turn off at random. I took it to VW and they change the carbon air canister. It stopped for a while but now it back. When stopping the car randomly shits off. Not auto energy saving off. Restart your engine in 5:30PM...

Jul 29, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

I have had this vehicle since 2020. Two months after I bought it, the vehicle would turn off at random. I took it to VW and they change the carbon air canister. It stopped for a while but now it back. When stopping the car randomly shits off. Not auto energy saving off. Restart your engine in 5:30PM...

Jul 29, 2025 Engine

I have had this vehicle since 2020. Two months after I bought it, the vehicle would turn off at random. I took it to VW and they change the carbon air canister. It stopped for a while but now it back. When stopping the car randomly shits off. Not auto energy saving off. Restart your engine in 5:30PM...

Jul 29, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

I have had this vehicle since 2020. Two months after I bought it, the vehicle would turn off at random. I took it to VW and they change the carbon air canister. It stopped for a while but now it back. When stopping the car randomly shits off. Not auto energy saving off. Restart your engine in 5:30PM...

Jul 16, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

while operating the vehicle felt a jerk and then the check engine, oil, and EPC warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated and lost power on the highway, we were able to coast to the nearest parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the hig...

Jul 16, 2025 Unknown Or Other

while operating the vehicle felt a jerk and then the check engine, oil, and EPC warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated and lost power on the highway, we were able to coast to the nearest parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the hig...

Jul 16, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

while operating the vehicle felt a jerk and then the check engine, oil, and EPC warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated and lost power on the highway, we were able to coast to the nearest parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the hig...

Jul 16, 2025 Unknown Or Other

while operating the vehicle felt a jerk and then the check engine, oil, and EPC warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated and lost power on the highway, we were able to coast to the nearest parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the hig...

Jul 11, 2025 Steering

The power steering control module failed while the vehicle was traveling at highway speeds. When the failure occurred, the power steering completely cut out. It is extremely difficult to maneuver the vehicle without power steering. My wife would not have been strong enough to safely maneuver the v...

Jul 11, 2025 Steering

The power steering control module failed while the vehicle was traveling at highway speeds. When the failure occurred, the power steering completely cut out. It is extremely difficult to maneuver the vehicle without power steering. My wife would not have been strong enough to safely maneuver the v...

Jun 20, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the EPC (Emergency Parking Control) warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle s...

Jun 20, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the EPC (Emergency Parking Control) warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle s...

Jun 19, 2025 Electrical System

ECM light came on, while going 60+ on expressway. Car lost ability to accelerate and began to sputter. Unable to adjust speed and had to pull over to shoulder in fast moving traffic.

Jun 19, 2025 Engine

ECM light came on, while going 60+ on expressway. Car lost ability to accelerate and began to sputter. Unable to adjust speed and had to pull over to shoulder in fast moving traffic.

Jun 19, 2025 Unknown Or Other

ECM light came on, while going 60+ on expressway. Car lost ability to accelerate and began to sputter. Unable to adjust speed and had to pull over to shoulder in fast moving traffic.

Jun 19, 2025 Electrical System

ECM light came on, while going 60+ on expressway. Car lost ability to accelerate and began to sputter. Unable to adjust speed and had to pull over to shoulder in fast moving traffic.

Jun 19, 2025 Engine

ECM light came on, while going 60+ on expressway. Car lost ability to accelerate and began to sputter. Unable to adjust speed and had to pull over to shoulder in fast moving traffic.

Jun 19, 2025 Unknown Or Other

ECM light came on, while going 60+ on expressway. Car lost ability to accelerate and began to sputter. Unable to adjust speed and had to pull over to shoulder in fast moving traffic.

Jun 15, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I buckled my son in his car seat and set my purse in the passenger seat and walked around the vehicle and in about 10 seconds it locked itself WITH the keys inside. The engine was off and I live in Tx so it was already very hot in the car. We used a pole through the cracked window to click the unloc...

Jun 15, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I buckled my son in his car seat and set my purse in the passenger seat and walked around the vehicle and in about 10 seconds it locked itself WITH the keys inside. The engine was off and I live in Tx so it was already very hot in the car. We used a pole through the cracked window to click the unloc...

May 28, 2025 Engine

In October 2024, my air conditioning was blowing hot when I had just had it recharged in June 2024. I took it to vw in pasadena, ca. They noted that there was an oil leak being caused by the breather valve aka the pcv valve which was making oil leak into the ac components. It took a few visits to ge...

May 28, 2025 Unknown Or Other

In October 2024, my air conditioning was blowing hot when I had just had it recharged in June 2024. I took it to vw in pasadena, ca. They noted that there was an oil leak being caused by the breather valve aka the pcv valve which was making oil leak into the ac components. It took a few visits to ge...

May 28, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

ECP light came on and vehicle entered limp mode

May 28, 2025 Engine

ECP light came on and vehicle entered limp mode

May 28, 2025 Engine

In October 2024, my air conditioning was blowing hot when I had just had it recharged in June 2024. I took it to vw in pasadena, ca. They noted that there was an oil leak being caused by the breather valve aka the pcv valve which was making oil leak into the ac components. It took a few visits to ge...

May 28, 2025 Unknown Or Other

In October 2024, my air conditioning was blowing hot when I had just had it recharged in June 2024. I took it to vw in pasadena, ca. They noted that there was an oil leak being caused by the breather valve aka the pcv valve which was making oil leak into the ac components. It took a few visits to ge...

May 28, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

ECP light came on and vehicle entered limp mode

May 28, 2025 Engine

ECP light came on and vehicle entered limp mode

May 8, 2025 Service Brakes

I have owned this car since 2018. I’ve had the “Brake Booster Faulty” error come on at least once a year. It’s very scary as the car just locks up. Luckily it has only happened driving locally, without anyone behind me, but this could lead to a SERIOUS accident. I have brought this to th...

May 8, 2025 Service Brakes

I have owned this car since 2018. I’ve had the “Brake Booster Faulty” error come on at least once a year. It’s very scary as the car just locks up. Luckily it has only happened driving locally, without anyone behind me, but this could lead to a SERIOUS accident. I have brought this to th...

Apr 28, 2025 Unknown Or Other

We replaced a cracked windshield in our VW Atlas, and we now need to replace it again. This vehicle seems prone to windshield cracks, as we are not aware of a rock hitting it. This crack started at the very top edge of the windshield, and has grown to about 20 inches.

Apr 28, 2025 Unknown Or Other

We replaced a cracked windshield in our VW Atlas, and we now need to replace it again. This vehicle seems prone to windshield cracks, as we are not aware of a rock hitting it. This crack started at the very top edge of the windshield, and has grown to about 20 inches.

Apr 26, 2025 Service Brakes

Brake booster Faulty/Brake Booster Failure light displays on the dash along with the red Brake light and a loud beeping sound. The brakes feel shaky and the vehicle doesn’t brake well for about 30 second after. It feels as if the brakes are palpating or skipping instead of a solid grip. After abou...

Apr 26, 2025 Service Brakes

Brake booster Faulty/Brake Booster Failure light displays on the dash along with the red Brake light and a loud beeping sound. The brakes feel shaky and the vehicle doesn’t brake well for about 30 second after. It feels as if the brakes are palpating or skipping instead of a solid grip. After abou...

Apr 11, 2025 Engine

Water pump failure of a 2018 VW Atlas with 69000 miles.

Apr 11, 2025 Engine

Water pump failure of a 2018 VW Atlas with 69000 miles.

Apr 8, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

The fuel tank system keeps failing. It will not show how much gas is in the car even after filling up. It is a risk because the fuel could run out in the middle of driving and leave the driver in an accident or stranded. The car stalls randomly when the fuel tank system error is on and it is very sc...

Apr 8, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

The fuel tank system keeps failing. It will not show how much gas is in the car even after filling up. It is a risk because the fuel could run out in the middle of driving and leave the driver in an accident or stranded. The car stalls randomly when the fuel tank system error is on and it is very sc...

Mar 25, 2025 Seat Belts

Back seat belt won’t un latch buckled in behind diver seat daughter is skinny enough to squeeze her way out safety issue. Just stopped working and now is stuck.

Mar 25, 2025 Seat Belts

Back seat belt won’t un latch buckled in behind diver seat daughter is skinny enough to squeeze her way out safety issue. Just stopped working and now is stuck.

Mar 23, 2025 Exterior Lighting

The low beams went out and you have to replace the entire front lighting assembly.

Mar 23, 2025 Exterior Lighting

The low beams went out and you have to replace the entire front lighting assembly.

Mar 7, 2025 Electrical System

THE EPC LIGHT WILL COME ON AT ANYTIME. MEANING WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET HIGHWAY OR FREEWAY. WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEICHLE WILL LOSE POWER AND START TO SHAKE. THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF ONCE TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. THERE MOST BE SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUE. NOT SURE WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECAL...

Mar 7, 2025 Engine

THE EPC LIGHT WILL COME ON AT ANYTIME. MEANING WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET HIGHWAY OR FREEWAY. WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEICHLE WILL LOSE POWER AND START TO SHAKE. THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF ONCE TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. THERE MOST BE SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUE. NOT SURE WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECAL...

Mar 7, 2025 Power Train

THE EPC LIGHT WILL COME ON AT ANYTIME. MEANING WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET HIGHWAY OR FREEWAY. WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEICHLE WILL LOSE POWER AND START TO SHAKE. THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF ONCE TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. THERE MOST BE SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUE. NOT SURE WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECAL...

Mar 7, 2025 Electrical System

THE EPC LIGHT WILL COME ON AT ANYTIME. MEANING WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET HIGHWAY OR FREEWAY. WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEICHLE WILL LOSE POWER AND START TO SHAKE. THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF ONCE TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. THERE MOST BE SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUE. NOT SURE WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECAL...

Mar 7, 2025 Engine

THE EPC LIGHT WILL COME ON AT ANYTIME. MEANING WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET HIGHWAY OR FREEWAY. WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEICHLE WILL LOSE POWER AND START TO SHAKE. THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF ONCE TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. THERE MOST BE SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUE. NOT SURE WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECAL...

Mar 7, 2025 Power Train

THE EPC LIGHT WILL COME ON AT ANYTIME. MEANING WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET HIGHWAY OR FREEWAY. WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEICHLE WILL LOSE POWER AND START TO SHAKE. THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF ONCE TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. THERE MOST BE SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUE. NOT SURE WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECAL...

Feb 24, 2025 Engine

I was driving on the highway with my family in stop and go traffic when my car turned off on its own while still in Drive. The car has an "Auto On/Off" feature that we had disabled so it should not have, for any reason, done this. We had a semi-truck behind us that nearly rearended us. After putting...

Feb 24, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

I was driving on the highway with my family in stop and go traffic when my car turned off on its own while still in Drive. The car has an "Auto On/Off" feature that we had disabled so it should not have, for any reason, done this. We had a semi-truck behind us that nearly rearended us. After putting...

Feb 24, 2025 Engine

I was driving on the highway with my family in stop and go traffic when my car turned off on its own while still in Drive. The car has an "Auto On/Off" feature that we had disabled so it should not have, for any reason, done this. We had a semi-truck behind us that nearly rearended us. After putting...

Feb 24, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

I was driving on the highway with my family in stop and go traffic when my car turned off on its own while still in Drive. The car has an "Auto On/Off" feature that we had disabled so it should not have, for any reason, done this. We had a semi-truck behind us that nearly rearended us. After putting...

Jan 29, 2025 Electrical System

The door actuator on the front passenger side of the vehicle stopped working. Here is a list of my concerns as a result: Security: Inability to Lock/Unlock/Functionality: - The primary concern is the inability to securely lock or unlock the vehicle. It creates a significant security risk, putting ...

Jan 29, 2025 Electrical System

The door actuator on the front passenger side of the vehicle stopped working. Here is a list of my concerns as a result: Security: Inability to Lock/Unlock/Functionality: - The primary concern is the inability to securely lock or unlock the vehicle. It creates a significant security risk, putting ...

Jan 27, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

My wife was driving to the store on surface streets at about 9am on a clear morning. At a stop light, waiting for the green. After light turned green she accelerated at a normal rate. Midway through the intersection (at about 10 mph) the vehicles emergency braking system engaged for no reason slammi...

Jan 27, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

My wife was driving to the store on surface streets at about 9am on a clear morning. At a stop light, waiting for the green. After light turned green she accelerated at a normal rate. Midway through the intersection (at about 10 mph) the vehicles emergency braking system engaged for no reason slammi...

Jan 27, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

My wife was driving to the store on surface streets at about 9am on a clear morning. At a stop light, waiting for the green. After light turned green she accelerated at a normal rate. Midway through the intersection (at about 10 mph) the vehicles emergency braking system engaged for no reason slammi...

Jan 27, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

My wife was driving to the store on surface streets at about 9am on a clear morning. At a stop light, waiting for the green. After light turned green she accelerated at a normal rate. Midway through the intersection (at about 10 mph) the vehicles emergency braking system engaged for no reason slammi...

Jan 26, 2025 Engine

The vehicle randomly shuts down when slowing to a halt or after coming to a halt..a prompt to manually restart the vehicle then pops up on he dashboard screen. The most recent event occurred on date below

Jan 26, 2025 Engine

The vehicle randomly shuts down when slowing to a halt or after coming to a halt..a prompt to manually restart the vehicle then pops up on he dashboard screen. The most recent event occurred on date below

Jan 17, 2025 Engine

Purchased Car with 17,000 miles on it. At 35,400 miles I had an electrical issue, cars was driving slow and jerking, sputtering while on the highway. the EMP ? light came on. I brought to the Clear Lake Volkswagen and they had to change our alot of the electronic system. I drove my car for about 9 ...

Jan 17, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Purchased Car with 17,000 miles on it. At 35,400 miles I had an electrical issue, cars was driving slow and jerking, sputtering while on the highway. the EMP ? light came on. I brought to the Clear Lake Volkswagen and they had to change our alot of the electronic system. I drove my car for about 9 ...

Jan 17, 2025 Electrical System

Purchased Car with 17,000 miles on it. At 35,400 miles I had an electrical issue, cars was driving slow and jerking, sputtering while on the highway. the EMP ? light came on. I brought to the Clear Lake Volkswagen and they had to change our alot of the electronic system. I drove my car for about 9 ...

Jan 17, 2025 Engine

Purchased Car with 17,000 miles on it. At 35,400 miles I had an electrical issue, cars was driving slow and jerking, sputtering while on the highway. the EMP ? light came on. I brought to the Clear Lake Volkswagen and they had to change our alot of the electronic system. I drove my car for about 9 ...

Jan 17, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Purchased Car with 17,000 miles on it. At 35,400 miles I had an electrical issue, cars was driving slow and jerking, sputtering while on the highway. the EMP ? light came on. I brought to the Clear Lake Volkswagen and they had to change our alot of the electronic system. I drove my car for about 9 ...

Jan 17, 2025 Electrical System

Purchased Car with 17,000 miles on it. At 35,400 miles I had an electrical issue, cars was driving slow and jerking, sputtering while on the highway. the EMP ? light came on. I brought to the Clear Lake Volkswagen and they had to change our alot of the electronic system. I drove my car for about 9 ...

Jan 14, 2025 Electrical System

When the outdoor temperature gets low, below 20 degrees fahrenheit, the vehicle thinks the driver-side front door is open, when it is closed. Because of this, the vehicle does not want to allow itself to be driven and will put on the electric parking brake. Even if released, the parking brake will...

Jan 14, 2025 Unknown Or Other

When the outdoor temperature gets low, below 20 degrees fahrenheit, the vehicle thinks the driver-side front door is open, when it is closed. Because of this, the vehicle does not want to allow itself to be driven and will put on the electric parking brake. Even if released, the parking brake will...

Jan 14, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

When the outdoor temperature gets low, below 20 degrees fahrenheit, the vehicle thinks the driver-side front door is open, when it is closed. Because of this, the vehicle does not want to allow itself to be driven and will put on the electric parking brake. Even if released, the parking brake will...

Jan 14, 2025 Electrical System

When the outdoor temperature gets low, below 20 degrees fahrenheit, the vehicle thinks the driver-side front door is open, when it is closed. Because of this, the vehicle does not want to allow itself to be driven and will put on the electric parking brake. Even if released, the parking brake will...

Jan 14, 2025 Unknown Or Other

When the outdoor temperature gets low, below 20 degrees fahrenheit, the vehicle thinks the driver-side front door is open, when it is closed. Because of this, the vehicle does not want to allow itself to be driven and will put on the electric parking brake. Even if released, the parking brake will...

Jan 14, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

When the outdoor temperature gets low, below 20 degrees fahrenheit, the vehicle thinks the driver-side front door is open, when it is closed. Because of this, the vehicle does not want to allow itself to be driven and will put on the electric parking brake. Even if released, the parking brake will...

Jan 1, 2025 Engine

A dangerous cam shaft failure led to sensors near the cam shaft and a piece of the metal housing being broken off due to the cam shaft failure. The cam shaft failed at normal highway speeds and stopped the engine on the highway. Vehicle is still undergoing repairs at “Automotive Tech, Inc.”

Jan 1, 2025 Engine

A dangerous cam shaft failure led to sensors near the cam shaft and a piece of the metal housing being broken off due to the cam shaft failure. The cam shaft failed at normal highway speeds and stopped the engine on the highway. Vehicle is still undergoing repairs at “Automotive Tech, Inc.”

Dec 30, 2024 Electrical System

Engine shuts down unexpectable at a stop sign/light and when driving in parking lots. A message on the dashboard comes on "Manually restart the vehicle" This has happen several times (at least 4 times) in the past few days

Dec 30, 2024 Engine

Engine shuts down unexpectable at a stop sign/light and when driving in parking lots. A message on the dashboard comes on "Manually restart the vehicle" This has happen several times (at least 4 times) in the past few days

Dec 30, 2024 Electrical System

Engine shuts down unexpectable at a stop sign/light and when driving in parking lots. A message on the dashboard comes on "Manually restart the vehicle" This has happen several times (at least 4 times) in the past few days

Dec 30, 2024 Engine

Engine shuts down unexpectable at a stop sign/light and when driving in parking lots. A message on the dashboard comes on "Manually restart the vehicle" This has happen several times (at least 4 times) in the past few days

Dec 16, 2024 Exterior Lighting

Hello, this vehicle (2018 VW Atlas) does have defective headlights (headlight stopped working), High beam works fine but low beam doesn't. I did a thorough research and looks like this issue is very common on All VW Atlas, dealer is telling us that the whole assembly needs to be replaced since the d...

Dec 16, 2024 Exterior Lighting

Hello, this vehicle (2018 VW Atlas) does have defective headlights (headlight stopped working), High beam works fine but low beam doesn't. I did a thorough research and looks like this issue is very common on All VW Atlas, dealer is telling us that the whole assembly needs to be replaced since the d...

Dec 12, 2024 Service Brakes

Driving on a single lane road with no other cars on road (in front or behind) and car suddenly brakes to a complete stop and the crash warning sound become audible inside the car. This happened 1 other time about 1 month prior but car did not come to a complete stop that time. That incident there ...

Dec 12, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance

Driving on a single lane road with no other cars on road (in front or behind) and car suddenly brakes to a complete stop and the crash warning sound become audible inside the car. This happened 1 other time about 1 month prior but car did not come to a complete stop that time. That incident there ...

Dec 12, 2024 Service Brakes

Driving on a single lane road with no other cars on road (in front or behind) and car suddenly brakes to a complete stop and the crash warning sound become audible inside the car. This happened 1 other time about 1 month prior but car did not come to a complete stop that time. That incident there ...

Dec 12, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance

Driving on a single lane road with no other cars on road (in front or behind) and car suddenly brakes to a complete stop and the crash warning sound become audible inside the car. This happened 1 other time about 1 month prior but car did not come to a complete stop that time. That incident there ...

Nov 26, 2024 Electrical System

The power windows malfunctioning. When windows are pressed down the windows spontaneously go back up

Nov 26, 2024 Electrical System

The power windows malfunctioning. When windows are pressed down the windows spontaneously go back up

Nov 21, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance 61,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact engaged the cruise control function, and the brakes would inadvertently engage. The contact was not able to verify the warning light that was illuminated during the failure. The vehicle wa...

Nov 21, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance 61,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact engaged the cruise control function, and the brakes would inadvertently engage. The contact was not able to verify the warning light that was illuminated during the failure. The vehicle wa...

Oct 21, 2024 Electrical System

The actuator door has failed, resulting in a constant and very loud clicking noise. I contacted both the dealer and manufacturer and they advised that this happens as no fault of my own. I am now unable to run the fan.

Oct 21, 2024 Electrical System

The actuator door has failed, resulting in a constant and very loud clicking noise. I contacted both the dealer and manufacturer and they advised that this happens as no fault of my own. I am now unable to run the fan.

Oct 15, 2024 Steering

The rack and pinion failed, and the steering wheel was very difficult to move and maneuver. According to the service advisor, it is known that if the Rack and Pinion is immersed in water due to floods, that causes the electronics of the system to fail. This causes the steering wheel to become very...

Oct 15, 2024 Steering

The rack and pinion failed, and the steering wheel was very difficult to move and maneuver. According to the service advisor, it is known that if the Rack and Pinion is immersed in water due to floods, that causes the electronics of the system to fail. This causes the steering wheel to become very...

Oct 5, 2024 Engine

Bought this vehicle new from dealer. Have had all maintenance done at the suggested intervals by VW. Have had ongoing issues with “check coolant” alerts. Coolant has been low on multiple occasions but dealer assures there is no leak. I’m am now out of warranty and car has lost coolant again, ...

Oct 5, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Bought this vehicle new from dealer. Have had all maintenance done at the suggested intervals by VW. Have had ongoing issues with “check coolant” alerts. Coolant has been low on multiple occasions but dealer assures there is no leak. I’m am now out of warranty and car has lost coolant again, ...

Oct 5, 2024 Engine

Bought this vehicle new from dealer. Have had all maintenance done at the suggested intervals by VW. Have had ongoing issues with “check coolant” alerts. Coolant has been low on multiple occasions but dealer assures there is no leak. I’m am now out of warranty and car has lost coolant again, ...

Oct 5, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Bought this vehicle new from dealer. Have had all maintenance done at the suggested intervals by VW. Have had ongoing issues with “check coolant” alerts. Coolant has been low on multiple occasions but dealer assures there is no leak. I’m am now out of warranty and car has lost coolant again, ...

Oct 2, 2024 Electrical System

I have a moonroof that leaks whenever it rains. It comes on the sides of the car and also in the middle near my rearview mirror which leaks on my electronics. I am at risk because it brings water into my car when I am driving. It can cause mold and mildew as well. I've taking this to my local VW dea...

Oct 2, 2024 Seats

I have a moonroof that leaks whenever it rains. It comes on the sides of the car and also in the middle near my rearview mirror which leaks on my electronics. I am at risk because it brings water into my car when I am driving. It can cause mold and mildew as well. I've taking this to my local VW dea...

Oct 2, 2024 Unknown Or Other

I have a moonroof that leaks whenever it rains. It comes on the sides of the car and also in the middle near my rearview mirror which leaks on my electronics. I am at risk because it brings water into my car when I am driving. It can cause mold and mildew as well. I've taking this to my local VW dea...

Oct 2, 2024 Electrical System

I have a moonroof that leaks whenever it rains. It comes on the sides of the car and also in the middle near my rearview mirror which leaks on my electronics. I am at risk because it brings water into my car when I am driving. It can cause mold and mildew as well. I've taking this to my local VW dea...

Oct 2, 2024 Seats

I have a moonroof that leaks whenever it rains. It comes on the sides of the car and also in the middle near my rearview mirror which leaks on my electronics. I am at risk because it brings water into my car when I am driving. It can cause mold and mildew as well. I've taking this to my local VW dea...

Oct 2, 2024 Unknown Or Other

I have a moonroof that leaks whenever it rains. It comes on the sides of the car and also in the middle near my rearview mirror which leaks on my electronics. I am at risk because it brings water into my car when I am driving. It can cause mold and mildew as well. I've taking this to my local VW dea...

Sep 23, 2024 Tires

The tire started making a sound like every 15 miles or so like it was going over a speed burn (small bumps) on the side of the freeway. I pulled over and checked the tread for rubbing, nails, scarring and there was nothing. After about 60 miles or so and the sound occurring 4 times the TPM light cam...

Sep 23, 2024 Tires

The tire started making a sound like every 15 miles or so like it was going over a speed burn (small bumps) on the side of the freeway. I pulled over and checked the tread for rubbing, nails, scarring and there was nothing. After about 60 miles or so and the sound occurring 4 times the TPM light cam...

Sep 13, 2024 Service Brakes

While driving my car made a loud beep sound and Faulty Brake Booster appeared on the dash and the BRAKE light came on and the brakes would not work properly. I was almost rear ended because of this.

Sep 13, 2024 Electrical System

While driving my car made a loud beep sound and Faulty Brake Booster appeared on the dash and the BRAKE light came on and the brakes would not work properly. I was almost rear ended because of this.

Sep 13, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control

While driving my car made a loud beep sound and Faulty Brake Booster appeared on the dash and the BRAKE light came on and the brakes would not work properly. I was almost rear ended because of this.

Sep 13, 2024 Service Brakes

While driving my car made a loud beep sound and Faulty Brake Booster appeared on the dash and the BRAKE light came on and the brakes would not work properly. I was almost rear ended because of this.

Sep 13, 2024 Electrical System

While driving my car made a loud beep sound and Faulty Brake Booster appeared on the dash and the BRAKE light came on and the brakes would not work properly. I was almost rear ended because of this.

Sep 13, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control

While driving my car made a loud beep sound and Faulty Brake Booster appeared on the dash and the BRAKE light came on and the brakes would not work properly. I was almost rear ended because of this.

Sep 3, 2024 Engine

Engine stops occasionally while driving and the car is moving. This has occurred even with Start/Stop turned off and while the vehicle is moving on the road. This has occurred several times over the past year. Typically the car can be re-started right away, although on a couple of times it was disa...

Sep 3, 2024 Electrical System

Engine stops occasionally while driving and the car is moving. This has occurred even with Start/Stop turned off and while the vehicle is moving on the road. This has occurred several times over the past year. Typically the car can be re-started right away, although on a couple of times it was disa...

Sep 3, 2024 Engine

Engine stops occasionally while driving and the car is moving. This has occurred even with Start/Stop turned off and while the vehicle is moving on the road. This has occurred several times over the past year. Typically the car can be re-started right away, although on a couple of times it was disa...

Sep 3, 2024 Electrical System

Engine stops occasionally while driving and the car is moving. This has occurred even with Start/Stop turned off and while the vehicle is moving on the road. This has occurred several times over the past year. Typically the car can be re-started right away, although on a couple of times it was disa...

Aug 30, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Front pillar near roof and windshield is leaking significant water creating a driver safety hazard during hard rains

Aug 30, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Front pillar near roof and windshield is leaking significant water creating a driver safety hazard during hard rains

Aug 24, 2024 Engine

My car engine has cut off a few times all by itself while operating it.

Aug 24, 2024 Engine

My car engine has cut off a few times all by itself while operating it.

Aug 23, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 94,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine, oil, and EPC warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated and failed to accelerate above 20 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the...

Aug 23, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 94,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine, oil, and EPC warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated and failed to accelerate above 20 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the...

Aug 15, 2024 Exterior Lighting

Both low beam lights (left then right) failed within the same month. These are LED headlights. I have to drive with the high beam lights on all the time. Since these are LED headlights, there is no way to replace them (no bulbs). Unacceptable design.

Aug 15, 2024 Exterior Lighting

Both low beam lights (left then right) failed within the same month. These are LED headlights. I have to drive with the high beam lights on all the time. Since these are LED headlights, there is no way to replace them (no bulbs). Unacceptable design.

Aug 13, 2024 Service Brakes

The vehicle slammed on brakes, Electronic Stabilization Control light came on, transmission went into emergency mode, check engine light came on, and many other lights. I had to jerk the car to avoid the ditch since i was in a curve on a highway. Brakes continued to kick back and would not allow me ...

Aug 13, 2024 Electrical System

The vehicle slammed on brakes, Electronic Stabilization Control light came on, transmission went into emergency mode, check engine light came on, and many other lights. I had to jerk the car to avoid the ditch since i was in a curve on a highway. Brakes continued to kick back and would not allow me ...

Aug 13, 2024 Unknown Or Other

The vehicle slammed on brakes, Electronic Stabilization Control light came on, transmission went into emergency mode, check engine light came on, and many other lights. I had to jerk the car to avoid the ditch since i was in a curve on a highway. Brakes continued to kick back and would not allow me ...

Aug 13, 2024 Service Brakes

The vehicle slammed on brakes, Electronic Stabilization Control light came on, transmission went into emergency mode, check engine light came on, and many other lights. I had to jerk the car to avoid the ditch since i was in a curve on a highway. Brakes continued to kick back and would not allow me ...

Aug 13, 2024 Electrical System

The vehicle slammed on brakes, Electronic Stabilization Control light came on, transmission went into emergency mode, check engine light came on, and many other lights. I had to jerk the car to avoid the ditch since i was in a curve on a highway. Brakes continued to kick back and would not allow me ...

Aug 13, 2024 Unknown Or Other

The vehicle slammed on brakes, Electronic Stabilization Control light came on, transmission went into emergency mode, check engine light came on, and many other lights. I had to jerk the car to avoid the ditch since i was in a curve on a highway. Brakes continued to kick back and would not allow me ...

Aug 5, 2024 Air Bags

Waiting at a stoplight for light to turn green. Driver’s side door airbag deployed for no reason and the car shut down completely. Except for my hazard lights and a blinking message that read “error driver door contact switch”. Had to have it tow and the tow truck driver couldn’t even put...

Aug 5, 2024 Air Bags

Waiting at a stoplight for light to turn green. Driver’s side door airbag deployed for no reason and the car shut down completely. Except for my hazard lights and a blinking message that read “error driver door contact switch”. Had to have it tow and the tow truck driver couldn’t even put...

Aug 4, 2024 Engine

Replaced a failed water pump at 78,831 miles on 11/03/2022 and that replacement part failed again at 98,022 miles on 12/26/2023.The dealer would not cover either replacement. The first was outside vehicle warranty and the second was outside the 12k mile part warranty period. This model/trim was no...

Aug 4, 2024 Engine

Replaced a failed water pump at 78,831 miles on 11/03/2022 and that replacement part failed again at 98,022 miles on 12/26/2023.The dealer would not cover either replacement. The first was outside vehicle warranty and the second was outside the 12k mile part warranty period. This model/trim was no...

Aug 1, 2024 Service Brakes

Today 3 times while driving my car braked on its own, emitted a loud noise and “Brake Booster Faulty” displays along with the ABS and Brake late. It also told me to power off the car. Prior to this there were no problems however I am now worried for safety reasons.

Aug 1, 2024 Wheels

Today 3 times while driving my car braked on its own, emitted a loud noise and “Brake Booster Faulty” displays along with the ABS and Brake late. It also told me to power off the car. Prior to this there were no problems however I am now worried for safety reasons.

Aug 1, 2024 Engine

Today 3 times while driving my car braked on its own, emitted a loud noise and “Brake Booster Faulty” displays along with the ABS and Brake late. It also told me to power off the car. Prior to this there were no problems however I am now worried for safety reasons.

Aug 1, 2024 Service Brakes

Today 3 times while driving my car braked on its own, emitted a loud noise and “Brake Booster Faulty” displays along with the ABS and Brake late. It also told me to power off the car. Prior to this there were no problems however I am now worried for safety reasons.

Aug 1, 2024 Wheels

Today 3 times while driving my car braked on its own, emitted a loud noise and “Brake Booster Faulty” displays along with the ABS and Brake late. It also told me to power off the car. Prior to this there were no problems however I am now worried for safety reasons.

Aug 1, 2024 Engine

Today 3 times while driving my car braked on its own, emitted a loud noise and “Brake Booster Faulty” displays along with the ABS and Brake late. It also told me to power off the car. Prior to this there were no problems however I am now worried for safety reasons.

Jul 25, 2024 Engine

The car started to feel like it had the shivers. Could feel some kind of vibrations of sorts. Some time prior to this the car would stall when it would switch with the engine start stop function. We were told nothing was wrong with it. Prior to the vibrations or around the same time the check engine...

Jul 25, 2024 Engine

The car started to feel like it had the shivers. Could feel some kind of vibrations of sorts. Some time prior to this the car would stall when it would switch with the engine start stop function. We were told nothing was wrong with it. Prior to the vibrations or around the same time the check engine...

Jul 15, 2024 Air Bags

Air bag system in passenger seat quit working. Has been inspected by dealer.

Jul 15, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance

Air bag system in passenger seat quit working. Has been inspected by dealer.

Jul 15, 2024 Air Bags

Air bag system in passenger seat quit working. Has been inspected by dealer.

Jul 15, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance

Air bag system in passenger seat quit working. Has been inspected by dealer.

Jul 9, 2024 Other/i Am Not Sure

Hi, While transporting my bike, the rack failed to secure it and dropped it backwards, basically it didn't hold the horizontal position and both, the rack and the bike dropped/fell backwards, the bike hit a wall and got damaged. Now Kuat posted a note related to a recall for the Kuat transfer v2 (m...

Jul 9, 2024 Other/i Am Not Sure

Hi, While transporting my bike, the rack failed to secure it and dropped it backwards, basically it didn't hold the horizontal position and both, the rack and the bike dropped/fell backwards, the bike hit a wall and got damaged. Now Kuat posted a note related to a recall for the Kuat transfer v2 (m...

Jun 13, 2024 Service Brakes

While driving down the road the vehicle automatically shuts off without power brakes or power steering. Must come to a complete stop put the vehicle into park and the vehicle will then restart. Has happened twice in one week.

Jun 13, 2024 Engine

While driving down the road the vehicle automatically shuts off without power brakes or power steering. Must come to a complete stop put the vehicle into park and the vehicle will then restart. Has happened twice in one week.

Jun 13, 2024 Steering

While driving down the road the vehicle automatically shuts off without power brakes or power steering. Must come to a complete stop put the vehicle into park and the vehicle will then restart. Has happened twice in one week.

Jun 13, 2024 Service Brakes

While driving down the road the vehicle automatically shuts off without power brakes or power steering. Must come to a complete stop put the vehicle into park and the vehicle will then restart. Has happened twice in one week.

Jun 13, 2024 Engine

While driving down the road the vehicle automatically shuts off without power brakes or power steering. Must come to a complete stop put the vehicle into park and the vehicle will then restart. Has happened twice in one week.

Jun 13, 2024 Steering

While driving down the road the vehicle automatically shuts off without power brakes or power steering. Must come to a complete stop put the vehicle into park and the vehicle will then restart. Has happened twice in one week.

Jun 1, 2024 Service Brakes

Car starts beeping loudly and a “brake booster faulty” alarm pops up on the screen. Brakes become spongy during alarm and a little after. Issue has happened multiple times and has gone to the dealer multiple times for parts replacement/work. Other VW owners have complained of the same issue happ...

Jun 1, 2024 Service Brakes

Car starts beeping loudly and a “brake booster faulty” alarm pops up on the screen. Brakes become spongy during alarm and a little after. Issue has happened multiple times and has gone to the dealer multiple times for parts replacement/work. Other VW owners have complained of the same issue happ...

May 31, 2024 Engine

Our 2018 V6 SEL Volkswagen Atlas is the recipient of a defective fuel injection system. Through discussion with VW service and maintenance staff, as well as research in online VW specific forums, there is defective fuel injectors found in various VW Atlas year and differing engine vehicles. Our pa...

May 31, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Our 2018 V6 SEL Volkswagen Atlas is the recipient of a defective fuel injection system. Through discussion with VW service and maintenance staff, as well as research in online VW specific forums, there is defective fuel injectors found in various VW Atlas year and differing engine vehicles. Our pa...

May 31, 2024 Engine

Our 2018 V6 SEL Volkswagen Atlas is the recipient of a defective fuel injection system. Through discussion with VW service and maintenance staff, as well as research in online VW specific forums, there is defective fuel injectors found in various VW Atlas year and differing engine vehicles. Our pa...

May 31, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Our 2018 V6 SEL Volkswagen Atlas is the recipient of a defective fuel injection system. Through discussion with VW service and maintenance staff, as well as research in online VW specific forums, there is defective fuel injectors found in various VW Atlas year and differing engine vehicles. Our pa...

May 25, 2024 Engine

In June and early July of 2023 the vehicle’s engine shut off while driving at least 4 times. Shut off occurred while driving at low speeds while in a parking lot, coming out of an intersection, and when approaching a stop sign. When the car shuts off you lose control of steering and braking is dif...

May 25, 2024 Unknown Or Other

In June and early July of 2023 the vehicle’s engine shut off while driving at least 4 times. Shut off occurred while driving at low speeds while in a parking lot, coming out of an intersection, and when approaching a stop sign. When the car shuts off you lose control of steering and braking is dif...

May 25, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

In June and early July of 2023 the vehicle’s engine shut off while driving at least 4 times. Shut off occurred while driving at low speeds while in a parking lot, coming out of an intersection, and when approaching a stop sign. When the car shuts off you lose control of steering and braking is dif...

May 25, 2024 Engine

In June and early July of 2023 the vehicle’s engine shut off while driving at least 4 times. Shut off occurred while driving at low speeds while in a parking lot, coming out of an intersection, and when approaching a stop sign. When the car shuts off you lose control of steering and braking is dif...

May 25, 2024 Unknown Or Other

In June and early July of 2023 the vehicle’s engine shut off while driving at least 4 times. Shut off occurred while driving at low speeds while in a parking lot, coming out of an intersection, and when approaching a stop sign. When the car shuts off you lose control of steering and braking is dif...

May 25, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

In June and early July of 2023 the vehicle’s engine shut off while driving at least 4 times. Shut off occurred while driving at low speeds while in a parking lot, coming out of an intersection, and when approaching a stop sign. When the car shuts off you lose control of steering and braking is dif...

May 20, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

May 20, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

May 17, 2024 Air Bags 94,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving, the airbag sensor would inadvertently sound when the passenger seat was not occupied. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who confirmed that the issue was an air bag seat weight sensor failure; however, the contacts VIN ...

May 17, 2024 Air Bags 94,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving, the airbag sensor would inadvertently sound when the passenger seat was not occupied. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who confirmed that the issue was an air bag seat weight sensor failure; however, the contacts VIN ...

May 14, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Volkswagen North America (VW NA) manufactured this vehicle with an incorrect HVAC refrigerant (R134A) low pressure service port. It does have the correct R1234YF high pressure service port. Besides this configuration being against federal emissions laws, it poses a public safety threat in that the...

May 14, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Volkswagen North America (VW NA) manufactured this vehicle with an incorrect HVAC refrigerant (R134A) low pressure service port. It does have the correct R1234YF high pressure service port. Besides this configuration being against federal emissions laws, it poses a public safety threat in that the...

May 9, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance

While driving about 30mph the automatic forward collision braking gave a malfunction light and screen. The car had NOTHING in front of it to cause the breaking to happen and forced my car to intermittently hard break as I tried to bring it to a car safely. If I had had a car behind me I surely would...

May 9, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance

While driving about 30mph the automatic forward collision braking gave a malfunction light and screen. The car had NOTHING in front of it to cause the breaking to happen and forced my car to intermittently hard break as I tried to bring it to a car safely. If I had had a car behind me I surely would...

Apr 24, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance

There are issues with the emergency break system while driving. It is usually okay for the car to stop when reversing. Yesterday while driving with my children, I crossed some train track at a speed of about 30-35 miles per hour as the green light was on. As soon as I reached 75% in the tracks, all...

Apr 24, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance

There are issues with the emergency break system while driving. It is usually okay for the car to stop when reversing. Yesterday while driving with my children, I crossed some train track at a speed of about 30-35 miles per hour as the green light was on. As soon as I reached 75% in the tracks, all...

Apr 22, 2024 Air Bags

AIRBAG ERROR MESSAGE AND LIGHT WENT ON- THIS IS A RECALL IN MY SAME MODEL AND YEAR, MY VIN SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL

Apr 22, 2024 Air Bags

AIRBAG ERROR MESSAGE AND LIGHT WENT ON- THIS IS A RECALL IN MY SAME MODEL AND YEAR, MY VIN SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL

Apr 19, 2024 Engine

At approximately 91,500 miles, the "coolant low" warning came on. I pulled over, filled the coolant reservoir (it was only just barely too low). (I keep coolant in the trunk because at 75,000 miles the same thing had happened, with no incident other than needing to be refilled). I was 2.5 miles f...

Apr 19, 2024 Engine

At approximately 91,500 miles, the "coolant low" warning came on. I pulled over, filled the coolant reservoir (it was only just barely too low). (I keep coolant in the trunk because at 75,000 miles the same thing had happened, with no incident other than needing to be refilled). I was 2.5 miles f...

Apr 17, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagens Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amoun...

Apr 17, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagens Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amoun...

Apr 14, 2024 Exterior Lighting

Atlas has LED headlights - which should outlast the length of any car. First, the left low beam headlight failed. The following week the right low beam headlight failed. Took the car to VW. I was told that it would at least $5,000 to have operational headlights. I asked why LED headlights failed w...

Apr 14, 2024 Exterior Lighting

Atlas has LED headlights - which should outlast the length of any car. First, the left low beam headlight failed. The following week the right low beam headlight failed. Took the car to VW. I was told that it would at least $5,000 to have operational headlights. I asked why LED headlights failed w...

Apr 9, 2024 Electrical System

EPC light came on and shut the car down at highway speeds. Car was incapacitated. Had car taken to dealer and was told the computer indicated a problem with the fuel injection wiring harness. Was told this is a common recall for 2018 Atlas and Tiguan models but my vin was not included in the rec...

Apr 9, 2024 Engine

EPC light came on and shut the car down at highway speeds. Car was incapacitated. Had car taken to dealer and was told the computer indicated a problem with the fuel injection wiring harness. Was told this is a common recall for 2018 Atlas and Tiguan models but my vin was not included in the rec...

Apr 9, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

EPC light came on and shut the car down at highway speeds. Car was incapacitated. Had car taken to dealer and was told the computer indicated a problem with the fuel injection wiring harness. Was told this is a common recall for 2018 Atlas and Tiguan models but my vin was not included in the rec...

Apr 9, 2024 Electrical System

EPC light came on and shut the car down at highway speeds. Car was incapacitated. Had car taken to dealer and was told the computer indicated a problem with the fuel injection wiring harness. Was told this is a common recall for 2018 Atlas and Tiguan models but my vin was not included in the rec...

Apr 9, 2024 Engine

EPC light came on and shut the car down at highway speeds. Car was incapacitated. Had car taken to dealer and was told the computer indicated a problem with the fuel injection wiring harness. Was told this is a common recall for 2018 Atlas and Tiguan models but my vin was not included in the rec...

Apr 9, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

EPC light came on and shut the car down at highway speeds. Car was incapacitated. Had car taken to dealer and was told the computer indicated a problem with the fuel injection wiring harness. Was told this is a common recall for 2018 Atlas and Tiguan models but my vin was not included in the rec...

Apr 1, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance

Automatic Emergency Breaking initiated on its own, slamming the car breaks as I was turning left out of a parking lot onto a busy 4 lane street. This stopped the car as we were crossing the first lane of traffic. We were stuck in the lane perpendicular to oncoming traffic as we were turning left. T...

Apr 1, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance

Automatic Emergency Breaking initiated on its own, slamming the car breaks as I was turning left out of a parking lot onto a busy 4 lane street. This stopped the car as we were crossing the first lane of traffic. We were stuck in the lane perpendicular to oncoming traffic as we were turning left. T...

Mar 28, 2024 Air Bags

I have called the VW dealer several times to have the recall problem fixed and they keep telling me they don’t have the parts. This is lingering for months. How do I get it fixed if there’s no cooperation from dealer? I don’t remember the month I was notified but it was months ago.

Mar 28, 2024 Air Bags

I have called the VW dealer several times to have the recall problem fixed and they keep telling me they don’t have the parts. This is lingering for months. How do I get it fixed if there’s no cooperation from dealer? I don’t remember the month I was notified but it was months ago.

Mar 20, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amoun...

Mar 20, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amoun...

Mar 16, 2024 Seat Belts

Unknown- manufacturer still has not found a remedy for the seatbelt air bag issue and it’s been a year since they announced it

Mar 16, 2024 Air Bags

Unknown- manufacturer still has not found a remedy for the seatbelt air bag issue and it’s been a year since they announced it

Mar 16, 2024 Seat Belts

Unknown- manufacturer still has not found a remedy for the seatbelt air bag issue and it’s been a year since they announced it

Mar 16, 2024 Air Bags

Unknown- manufacturer still has not found a remedy for the seatbelt air bag issue and it’s been a year since they announced it

Mar 14, 2024 Air Bags

Manufacturer has no resolution for this issue. I contacted dealership and manufacturer for resolution as my vehicle is unable to be used in the manner in which is intended and was told that they have no resolution for me. It has been a year with no communication or resolution.

Mar 14, 2024 Air Bags

Manufacturer has no resolution for this issue. I contacted dealership and manufacturer for resolution as my vehicle is unable to be used in the manner in which is intended and was told that they have no resolution for me. It has been a year with no communication or resolution.

Mar 13, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The man...

Mar 13, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The man...

Mar 11, 2024 Air Bags

Please it’s been almost a year with no resolution from Volkswagen. It’s insane!

Mar 11, 2024 Air Bags

Please it’s been almost a year with no resolution from Volkswagen. It’s insane!

Mar 5, 2024 Electrical System

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the delay in the repair of a recall affecting my 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SEL. The recall (Manufacturer Recall Number 69FB, NHTSA Recall Number 23V215) was issued on March 29th, 2023, due to a fault in the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), which m...

Mar 5, 2024 Air Bags

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the delay in the repair of a recall affecting my 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SEL. The recall (Manufacturer Recall Number 69FB, NHTSA Recall Number 23V215) was issued on March 29th, 2023, due to a fault in the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), which m...

Mar 5, 2024 Electrical System

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the delay in the repair of a recall affecting my 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SEL. The recall (Manufacturer Recall Number 69FB, NHTSA Recall Number 23V215) was issued on March 29th, 2023, due to a fault in the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), which m...

Mar 5, 2024 Air Bags

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the delay in the repair of a recall affecting my 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SEL. The recall (Manufacturer Recall Number 69FB, NHTSA Recall Number 23V215) was issued on March 29th, 2023, due to a fault in the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), which m...

Feb 27, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated...

Feb 27, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated...

Feb 23, 2024 Seats

I am experiencing issues related to the airbag sensor recall as the sensor does not know if someone is in the seat or not - it thinks someone is there when they aren't, and vice versa. This recall was announced in April of 2023, and since then, I have been unable to have any passengers ride in my f...

Feb 23, 2024 Air Bags

I am experiencing issues related to the airbag sensor recall as the sensor does not know if someone is in the seat or not - it thinks someone is there when they aren't, and vice versa. This recall was announced in April of 2023, and since then, I have been unable to have any passengers ride in my f...

Feb 23, 2024 Seats

I am experiencing issues related to the airbag sensor recall as the sensor does not know if someone is in the seat or not - it thinks someone is there when they aren't, and vice versa. This recall was announced in April of 2023, and since then, I have been unable to have any passengers ride in my f...

Feb 23, 2024 Air Bags

I am experiencing issues related to the airbag sensor recall as the sensor does not know if someone is in the seat or not - it thinks someone is there when they aren't, and vice versa. This recall was announced in April of 2023, and since then, I have been unable to have any passengers ride in my f...

Feb 22, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Feb 22, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Feb 19, 2024 Air Bags

It has been almost 1 year since this airbag recall and no resolution. VW advises to “discontinue use of the front passenger seat”. This is ridiculous and unacceptable. I purchased this 7 passenger vehicle to transport my family including grandkids. I cannot do that with out the front passenge...

Feb 19, 2024 Air Bags

It has been almost 1 year since this airbag recall and no resolution. VW advises to “discontinue use of the front passenger seat”. This is ridiculous and unacceptable. I purchased this 7 passenger vehicle to transport my family including grandkids. I cannot do that with out the front passenge...

Feb 5, 2024 Service Brakes

I have experienced an alert/alarm for a "Faulty Break Booster", "Break System Failure", as well as other Break related alarms go off while driving. Multiple times I have been going over 40 mph and the vehicle has instantly breaked and came to a stop on it's own. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer...

Feb 5, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance

I have experienced an alert/alarm for a "Faulty Break Booster", "Break System Failure", as well as other Break related alarms go off while driving. Multiple times I have been going over 40 mph and the vehicle has instantly breaked and came to a stop on it's own. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer...

Feb 5, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Feb 5, 2024 Service Brakes

I have experienced an alert/alarm for a "Faulty Break Booster", "Break System Failure", as well as other Break related alarms go off while driving. Multiple times I have been going over 40 mph and the vehicle has instantly breaked and came to a stop on it's own. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer...

Feb 5, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance

I have experienced an alert/alarm for a "Faulty Break Booster", "Break System Failure", as well as other Break related alarms go off while driving. Multiple times I have been going over 40 mph and the vehicle has instantly breaked and came to a stop on it's own. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer...

Feb 5, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Feb 1, 2024 Engine

My vehicle alerted me that I needed to start my vehicle, while I was driving. I had accelerated to a speed of about 25mph, when I got this alert. My vehicle stalled and I pulled over to restart, but my vehicle would not restart again. I had my vehicle towed to VW of ST AUGUSTINE. I took 2 days for m...

Feb 1, 2024 Engine

My vehicle alerted me that I needed to start my vehicle, while I was driving. I had accelerated to a speed of about 25mph, when I got this alert. My vehicle stalled and I pulled over to restart, but my vehicle would not restart again. I had my vehicle towed to VW of ST AUGUSTINE. I took 2 days for m...

Jan 31, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated...

Jan 31, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated...

Jan 28, 2024 Air Bags

There is an active recall that has been going on for many months, possibly years, with failure of the front passenger airbag to deploy. There is STILL no fix. When will you light a fire under VW to hold it accountable for a timely fix that is well past-due?

Jan 28, 2024 Air Bags

There is an active recall that has been going on for many months, possibly years, with failure of the front passenger airbag to deploy. There is STILL no fix. When will you light a fire under VW to hold it accountable for a timely fix that is well past-due?

Jan 26, 2024 Air Bags 65,700 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The con...

Jan 26, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The man...

Jan 26, 2024 Air Bags 65,700 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The con...

Jan 26, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The man...

Jan 24, 2024 Air Bags

I purchased this vehicle in August of last year (2023), where I was made aware that the vehicle had a recall, however there was no mention that there was no fix for the recall. Thinking that the recall fix was available I have been reaching out to the dealer to schedule an appointment to bring the c...

Jan 24, 2024 Electrical System

I purchased this vehicle in August of last year (2023), where I was made aware that the vehicle had a recall, however there was no mention that there was no fix for the recall. Thinking that the recall fix was available I have been reaching out to the dealer to schedule an appointment to bring the c...

Jan 24, 2024 Air Bags

I purchased this vehicle in August of last year (2023), where I was made aware that the vehicle had a recall, however there was no mention that there was no fix for the recall. Thinking that the recall fix was available I have been reaching out to the dealer to schedule an appointment to bring the c...

Jan 24, 2024 Electrical System

I purchased this vehicle in August of last year (2023), where I was made aware that the vehicle had a recall, however there was no mention that there was no fix for the recall. Thinking that the recall fix was available I have been reaching out to the dealer to schedule an appointment to bring the c...

Jan 22, 2024 Air Bags

Around May 2023, I received a passenger airbag safety recall for my Volkswagen Atlas. The letter states that the Passenger Occupancy Detection System (PODS) is faulty and that in the event of an accident, the passenger airbag would likely not work. They said that no one can sit in the passenger seat...

Jan 22, 2024 Air Bags

Around May 2023, I received a passenger airbag safety recall for my Volkswagen Atlas. The letter states that the Passenger Occupancy Detection System (PODS) is faulty and that in the event of an accident, the passenger airbag would likely not work. They said that no one can sit in the passenger seat...

Jan 19, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The loc...

Jan 19, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The loc...

Jan 17, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealers were made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stat...

Jan 17, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealers were made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stat...

Jan 12, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The man...

Jan 12, 2024 Air Bags

There has been an airbag recall on my 2018 VW Atlas since March of 2023 with no remedy from the manufacturer even though it’s been almost a year. Manufacturer has advised that passengers should not use the front passenger seat until a remedy is available. I have not been able to have someone ride ...

Jan 12, 2024 Electrical System

There has been an airbag recall on my 2018 VW Atlas since March of 2023 with no remedy from the manufacturer even though it’s been almost a year. Manufacturer has advised that passengers should not use the front passenger seat until a remedy is available. I have not been able to have someone ride ...

Jan 12, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The man...

Jan 12, 2024 Air Bags

There has been an airbag recall on my 2018 VW Atlas since March of 2023 with no remedy from the manufacturer even though it’s been almost a year. Manufacturer has advised that passengers should not use the front passenger seat until a remedy is available. I have not been able to have someone ride ...

Jan 12, 2024 Electrical System

There has been an airbag recall on my 2018 VW Atlas since March of 2023 with no remedy from the manufacturer even though it’s been almost a year. Manufacturer has advised that passengers should not use the front passenger seat until a remedy is available. I have not been able to have someone ride ...

Jan 11, 2024 Air Bags

There has been no notification of action being taken by Volkswagen to correct the problem regarding NHTSA recall number 23V215 with recall date March 29, 2023. We were notified of this recall by Volkswagen in May of 2023. Volkswagen has failed to remedy this issue in a timely manner. VW dealership ...

Jan 11, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of tim...

Jan 11, 2024 Air Bags

There has been no notification of action being taken by Volkswagen to correct the problem regarding NHTSA recall number 23V215 with recall date March 29, 2023. We were notified of this recall by Volkswagen in May of 2023. Volkswagen has failed to remedy this issue in a timely manner. VW dealership ...

Jan 11, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of tim...

Jan 8, 2024 Engine

Car turns off while in traffic and the auto start is turned off. Have to put it in park and click the start button. When it stars ABS, park assist, tire pressure and other dashboard lights turn on.

Jan 8, 2024 Engine

Car turns off while in traffic and the auto start is turned off. Have to put it in park and click the start button. When it stars ABS, park assist, tire pressure and other dashboard lights turn on.

Dec 29, 2023 Air Bags

The vehicle is a 2018 VW Atlas SE w/Tech 2.0T FWD. The manufacturer recall number is 69FB. The NHTSA recall number is 23V215. The recall status is incomplete because a remedy is not yet available. I have called several VW dealerships and they are all saying there is no remedy identified yet for this...

Dec 29, 2023 Electrical System 45,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Dec 29, 2023 Air Bags 45,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Dec 29, 2023 Visibility/wiper 45,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Dec 29, 2023 Air Bags

The vehicle is a 2018 VW Atlas SE w/Tech 2.0T FWD. The manufacturer recall number is 69FB. The NHTSA recall number is 23V215. The recall status is incomplete because a remedy is not yet available. I have called several VW dealerships and they are all saying there is no remedy identified yet for this...

Dec 29, 2023 Electrical System 45,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Dec 29, 2023 Air Bags 45,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Dec 29, 2023 Visibility/wiper 45,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Dec 26, 2023 Air Bags

Volkswagen has been aware of a known recall since April 2023 and 9 months later has still not resolved a very serious recall rendering the front passenger seat completely useless.

Dec 26, 2023 Air Bags

Volkswagen has been aware of a known recall since April 2023 and 9 months later has still not resolved a very serious recall rendering the front passenger seat completely useless.

Dec 22, 2023 Air Bags 50,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact s...

Dec 22, 2023 Air Bags 50,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact s...

Dec 20, 2023 Air Bags

No use of the airbags in the front passenger seat in my atlas it makes it soo that my seven seater is really a 6 seater that doesn’t have a front passenger seat it’s unbelievable

Dec 20, 2023 Seats

No use of the airbags in the front passenger seat in my atlas it makes it soo that my seven seater is really a 6 seater that doesn’t have a front passenger seat it’s unbelievable

Dec 20, 2023 Air Bags

No use of the airbags in the front passenger seat in my atlas it makes it soo that my seven seater is really a 6 seater that doesn’t have a front passenger seat it’s unbelievable

Dec 20, 2023 Seats

No use of the airbags in the front passenger seat in my atlas it makes it soo that my seven seater is really a 6 seater that doesn’t have a front passenger seat it’s unbelievable

Dec 19, 2023 Air Bags

My vehicle was recalled 3/29/23, and no attempt has been made to fix the problem. At this time, the dealer has no remedy. I do not have full use of my vehicle as the manufacturer suggests that no one ride in the front passenger seat due to the potential fault in the system. The extended wait to h...

Dec 19, 2023 Air Bags

My vehicle was recalled 3/29/23, and no attempt has been made to fix the problem. At this time, the dealer has no remedy. I do not have full use of my vehicle as the manufacturer suggests that no one ride in the front passenger seat due to the potential fault in the system. The extended wait to h...

Dec 14, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Dec 14, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Dec 1, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the ...

Dec 1, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the ...

Nov 30, 2023 Electrical System

Vehicle displays “Brake booster faulty” and all warning lights trigger. Vehicle auto brakes itself and stops with little ability to steer. No warning/fault codes were stored when brought into the repair shop to address the issue and they could not duplicate it. It is an intermittent problem but ...

Nov 30, 2023 Service Brakes

Vehicle displays “Brake booster faulty” and all warning lights trigger. Vehicle auto brakes itself and stops with little ability to steer. No warning/fault codes were stored when brought into the repair shop to address the issue and they could not duplicate it. It is an intermittent problem but ...

Nov 30, 2023 Steering

Vehicle displays “Brake booster faulty” and all warning lights trigger. Vehicle auto brakes itself and stops with little ability to steer. No warning/fault codes were stored when brought into the repair shop to address the issue and they could not duplicate it. It is an intermittent problem but ...

Nov 30, 2023 Engine

2018 Atlas SEL Premium 3.6L V6. Currently at VW dealership for warranty work. Vehicle has had coolant leaks in the past where dealer replaced water pump. Atlas in for the third time for misfiring in cylinder 6 and other misfiring engine codes. They found issues with the head cylinder gasket and will...

Nov 30, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

2018 Atlas SEL Premium 3.6L V6. Currently at VW dealership for warranty work. Vehicle has had coolant leaks in the past where dealer replaced water pump. Atlas in for the third time for misfiring in cylinder 6 and other misfiring engine codes. They found issues with the head cylinder gasket and will...

Nov 30, 2023 Electrical System

Vehicle displays “Brake booster faulty” and all warning lights trigger. Vehicle auto brakes itself and stops with little ability to steer. No warning/fault codes were stored when brought into the repair shop to address the issue and they could not duplicate it. It is an intermittent problem but ...

Nov 30, 2023 Service Brakes

Vehicle displays “Brake booster faulty” and all warning lights trigger. Vehicle auto brakes itself and stops with little ability to steer. No warning/fault codes were stored when brought into the repair shop to address the issue and they could not duplicate it. It is an intermittent problem but ...

Nov 30, 2023 Steering

Vehicle displays “Brake booster faulty” and all warning lights trigger. Vehicle auto brakes itself and stops with little ability to steer. No warning/fault codes were stored when brought into the repair shop to address the issue and they could not duplicate it. It is an intermittent problem but ...

Nov 30, 2023 Engine

2018 Atlas SEL Premium 3.6L V6. Currently at VW dealership for warranty work. Vehicle has had coolant leaks in the past where dealer replaced water pump. Atlas in for the third time for misfiring in cylinder 6 and other misfiring engine codes. They found issues with the head cylinder gasket and will...

Nov 30, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

2018 Atlas SEL Premium 3.6L V6. Currently at VW dealership for warranty work. Vehicle has had coolant leaks in the past where dealer replaced water pump. Atlas in for the third time for misfiring in cylinder 6 and other misfiring engine codes. They found issues with the head cylinder gasket and will...

Nov 28, 2023 Engine

2018 atlas 3.6 sel premium 4 motion. 3rd time in for service for fuel injector MIL code and misfiring with no resolve. Computer was reprogrammed from VW and compression test and replacement of injectors. Mil code turned on again for misfiring. Vehicle will loose full driving power and only drive at ...

Nov 28, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

2018 atlas 3.6 sel premium 4 motion. 3rd time in for service for fuel injector MIL code and misfiring with no resolve. Computer was reprogrammed from VW and compression test and replacement of injectors. Mil code turned on again for misfiring. Vehicle will loose full driving power and only drive at ...

Nov 28, 2023 Electrical System

2018 atlas 3.6 sel premium 4 motion. 3rd time in for service for fuel injector MIL code and misfiring with no resolve. Computer was reprogrammed from VW and compression test and replacement of injectors. Mil code turned on again for misfiring. Vehicle will loose full driving power and only drive at ...

Nov 28, 2023 Engine

2018 atlas 3.6 sel premium 4 motion. 3rd time in for service for fuel injector MIL code and misfiring with no resolve. Computer was reprogrammed from VW and compression test and replacement of injectors. Mil code turned on again for misfiring. Vehicle will loose full driving power and only drive at ...

Nov 28, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

2018 atlas 3.6 sel premium 4 motion. 3rd time in for service for fuel injector MIL code and misfiring with no resolve. Computer was reprogrammed from VW and compression test and replacement of injectors. Mil code turned on again for misfiring. Vehicle will loose full driving power and only drive at ...

Nov 28, 2023 Electrical System

2018 atlas 3.6 sel premium 4 motion. 3rd time in for service for fuel injector MIL code and misfiring with no resolve. Computer was reprogrammed from VW and compression test and replacement of injectors. Mil code turned on again for misfiring. Vehicle will loose full driving power and only drive at ...

Nov 22, 2023 Seats

We have been told to stop using front passenger seat. The recall has been out for well over 6 months with no remedy.

Nov 22, 2023 Seats

We have been told to stop using front passenger seat. The recall has been out for well over 6 months with no remedy.

Nov 17, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of...

Nov 17, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufactu...

Nov 17, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of...

Nov 17, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufactu...

Nov 15, 2023 Air Bags 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that an abnormal odor was coming from inside the cabin of the vehicle with the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a technician discovered that the carpet underneath the front passenger’s side floor...

Nov 15, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Nov 15, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufactu...

Nov 15, 2023 Air Bags 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that an abnormal odor was coming from inside the cabin of the vehicle with the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a technician discovered that the carpet underneath the front passenger’s side floor...

Nov 15, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Nov 15, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufactu...

Nov 14, 2023 Electrical System

My driver side visor bulb started going on and off then eventually quit working. I brought the vehicle to my purchasing dealer who changed the bulb which then blew the fuse and caused almost every light to turn on on the dash screen. Most of the lights were cleared but there is still a front assist ...

Nov 14, 2023 Electrical System

My driver side visor bulb started going on and off then eventually quit working. I brought the vehicle to my purchasing dealer who changed the bulb which then blew the fuse and caused almost every light to turn on on the dash screen. Most of the lights were cleared but there is still a front assist ...

Nov 13, 2023 Power Train

Both backing up and at slow speeds, the engine stalls out and requires you to put it in park and restart the engine. We brought it into the VW dealership who provided a "fix" for a evap canister and charcoal filter 3QF201797A but the issue continues to occur

Nov 13, 2023 Suspension 74,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the rear of the vehicle jumped. The contact exited the vehicle and became aware that the rear coil spring had fractured. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken ...

Nov 13, 2023 Power Train

Both backing up and at slow speeds, the engine stalls out and requires you to put it in park and restart the engine. We brought it into the VW dealership who provided a "fix" for a evap canister and charcoal filter 3QF201797A but the issue continues to occur

Nov 13, 2023 Suspension 74,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the rear of the vehicle jumped. The contact exited the vehicle and became aware that the rear coil spring had fractured. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken ...

Nov 3, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Nov 3, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Oct 31, 2023 Air Bags 101,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Oct 31, 2023 Air Bags 101,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Oct 26, 2023 Electrical System 87,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the Auto START/STOP feature failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated while pressing the START/STOP button, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The co...

Oct 26, 2023 Electrical System 87,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the Auto START/STOP feature failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated while pressing the START/STOP button, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The co...

Oct 25, 2023 Air Bags

It is unreasonable that the safety recall on the airbags has not yet been resolved. The recall was issued in April 2023 and there is still no resolution coming. For passengers, this is a critical safety hazard.

Oct 25, 2023 Air Bags

It is unreasonable that the safety recall on the airbags has not yet been resolved. The recall was issued in April 2023 and there is still no resolution coming. For passengers, this is a critical safety hazard.

Oct 13, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,500 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being repaired under recall, the contact was informed that the fuel tank had collapsed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and the contact was informed that there was ...

Oct 13, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,500 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being repaired under recall, the contact was informed that the fuel tank had collapsed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and the contact was informed that there was ...

Oct 6, 2023 Service Brakes

When starting up my vehicle the battery turns on but the engine will not start. My dash will light up with multiple warnings. These are the specific ones that warn me: Error: electronic stabilization control (ESC) Error: hill hold assist BRAKE - Brake booster faulty ERROR: Hill hold assist Front ass...

Oct 6, 2023 Electrical System

When starting up my vehicle the battery turns on but the engine will not start. My dash will light up with multiple warnings. These are the specific ones that warn me: Error: electronic stabilization control (ESC) Error: hill hold assist BRAKE - Brake booster faulty ERROR: Hill hold assist Front ass...

Oct 6, 2023 Engine

When starting up my vehicle the battery turns on but the engine will not start. My dash will light up with multiple warnings. These are the specific ones that warn me: Error: electronic stabilization control (ESC) Error: hill hold assist BRAKE - Brake booster faulty ERROR: Hill hold assist Front ass...

Oct 6, 2023 Air Bags

I am writing in to complain about the recall associated with the passenger airbag for VW Atlas for which I received no information from the manufacturer or from my local VW dealer. The amount of time that this serious safety-related recall has been open is completely unsatisfactory. What is being ...

Oct 6, 2023 Service Brakes

When starting up my vehicle the battery turns on but the engine will not start. My dash will light up with multiple warnings. These are the specific ones that warn me: Error: electronic stabilization control (ESC) Error: hill hold assist BRAKE - Brake booster faulty ERROR: Hill hold assist Front ass...

Oct 6, 2023 Electrical System

When starting up my vehicle the battery turns on but the engine will not start. My dash will light up with multiple warnings. These are the specific ones that warn me: Error: electronic stabilization control (ESC) Error: hill hold assist BRAKE - Brake booster faulty ERROR: Hill hold assist Front ass...

Oct 6, 2023 Engine

When starting up my vehicle the battery turns on but the engine will not start. My dash will light up with multiple warnings. These are the specific ones that warn me: Error: electronic stabilization control (ESC) Error: hill hold assist BRAKE - Brake booster faulty ERROR: Hill hold assist Front ass...

Oct 6, 2023 Air Bags

I am writing in to complain about the recall associated with the passenger airbag for VW Atlas for which I received no information from the manufacturer or from my local VW dealer. The amount of time that this serious safety-related recall has been open is completely unsatisfactory. What is being ...

Oct 5, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the ...

Oct 5, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the ...

Sep 29, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufactu...

Sep 29, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufactu...

Sep 24, 2023 Air Bags

It has been 6 months since NHTSA 23V215 recall notice was issued and VW has not issued a fix. That is too long, since someone sitting in the passenger seat is at increased risk for injury.

Sep 24, 2023 Air Bags

It has been 6 months since NHTSA 23V215 recall notice was issued and VW has not issued a fix. That is too long, since someone sitting in the passenger seat is at increased risk for injury.

Sep 20, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of tim...

Sep 20, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of tim...

Sep 19, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manu...

Sep 19, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manu...

Sep 15, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manu...

Sep 15, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manu...

Sep 6, 2023 Air Bags

Passenger Occupant Detection System to detect a malfunction and switch off the passenger airbag, even though the seat may be occupied. In a crash with frontal airbag deployment, there would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant seated in the front passenger seat if the passenger frontal air...

Sep 6, 2023 Air Bags

Passenger Occupant Detection System to detect a malfunction and switch off the passenger airbag, even though the seat may be occupied. In a crash with frontal airbag deployment, there would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant seated in the front passenger seat if the passenger frontal air...

Sep 5, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the “Low Coolant” message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact added coolant however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the deale...

Sep 5, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the “Low Coolant” message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact added coolant however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the deale...

Aug 30, 2023 Air Bags

I am experiencing the airbag issue described in the recall campaign. The passenger seat airbag warning light goes off constantly. Current "solution" is to not use the passenger seat until a repair can be made... however it has been nearly 6 months without any updates.

Aug 30, 2023 Air Bags

I am experiencing the airbag issue described in the recall campaign. The passenger seat airbag warning light goes off constantly. Current "solution" is to not use the passenger seat until a repair can be made... however it has been nearly 6 months without any updates.

Aug 24, 2023 Service Brakes

While driving, the car suddenly slowed to nearly stopping and a "Brake Boost Faulty" red warning light displayed on the dashboard. I was not breaking at the time. The brake pedal felt soft and the car would not regain acceleration. I had to stop the car, turn off ignition, restart for the car to ...

Aug 24, 2023 Service Brakes

While driving, the car suddenly slowed to nearly stopping and a "Brake Boost Faulty" red warning light displayed on the dashboard. I was not breaking at the time. The brake pedal felt soft and the car would not regain acceleration. I had to stop the car, turn off ignition, restart for the car to ...

Aug 23, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Aug 23, 2023 Electrical System

I was driving the vehicle was in drive moving on the road and literally turned off. Completely disabled in the road. I purchased a new battery in September 2022, got the battery tested again and there’s no issue with it. Mechanics can’t find an issue. I had the engine stop feature off (the ligh...

Aug 23, 2023 Engine

I was driving the vehicle was in drive moving on the road and literally turned off. Completely disabled in the road. I purchased a new battery in September 2022, got the battery tested again and there’s no issue with it. Mechanics can’t find an issue. I had the engine stop feature off (the ligh...

Aug 23, 2023 Unknown Or Other

I was driving the vehicle was in drive moving on the road and literally turned off. Completely disabled in the road. I purchased a new battery in September 2022, got the battery tested again and there’s no issue with it. Mechanics can’t find an issue. I had the engine stop feature off (the ligh...

Aug 23, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Aug 23, 2023 Electrical System

I was driving the vehicle was in drive moving on the road and literally turned off. Completely disabled in the road. I purchased a new battery in September 2022, got the battery tested again and there’s no issue with it. Mechanics can’t find an issue. I had the engine stop feature off (the ligh...

Aug 23, 2023 Engine

I was driving the vehicle was in drive moving on the road and literally turned off. Completely disabled in the road. I purchased a new battery in September 2022, got the battery tested again and there’s no issue with it. Mechanics can’t find an issue. I had the engine stop feature off (the ligh...

Aug 23, 2023 Unknown Or Other

I was driving the vehicle was in drive moving on the road and literally turned off. Completely disabled in the road. I purchased a new battery in September 2022, got the battery tested again and there’s no issue with it. Mechanics can’t find an issue. I had the engine stop feature off (the ligh...

Aug 21, 2023 Air Bags

Recall has been issued nearly 6 months ago, and no remedy still has been offered. Manufacturer should be compelled to provide a fix soon

Aug 21, 2023 Air Bags

Recall has been issued nearly 6 months ago, and no remedy still has been offered. Manufacturer should be compelled to provide a fix soon

Aug 20, 2023 Electrical System

Doors continue to lock and unlock in the back where my children sit. This is while we are driving down the road. Front passenger door does not unlock or lock.

Aug 20, 2023 Electrical System

Doors continue to lock and unlock in the back where my children sit. This is while we are driving down the road. Front passenger door does not unlock or lock.

Aug 16, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manu...

Aug 16, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manu...

Aug 13, 2023 Air Bags

Recall fix not provided in a reasonable time, resulting in mobility and financial hardship for owner - inability to sell vehicle.

Aug 13, 2023 Air Bags

Recall fix not provided in a reasonable time, resulting in mobility and financial hardship for owner - inability to sell vehicle.

Aug 10, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Aug 10, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Aug 9, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Aug 9, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Aug 7, 2023 Engine 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15-20 MPH and approaching a stop, while decelerating, the vehicle inadvertently shut off. The START/STOP feature became inoperable. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed s...

Aug 7, 2023 Electrical System 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15-20 MPH and approaching a stop, while decelerating, the vehicle inadvertently shut off. The START/STOP feature became inoperable. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed s...

Aug 7, 2023 Engine 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15-20 MPH and approaching a stop, while decelerating, the vehicle inadvertently shut off. The START/STOP feature became inoperable. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed s...

Aug 7, 2023 Electrical System 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15-20 MPH and approaching a stop, while decelerating, the vehicle inadvertently shut off. The START/STOP feature became inoperable. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed s...

Jul 31, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Jul 31, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dea...

Jul 21, 2023 Air Bags

There is no fix for what is a very important safety feature in the passenger side of the vehicle

Jul 21, 2023 Air Bags

There is no fix for what is a very important safety feature in the passenger side of the vehicle

Jul 20, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufactu...

Jul 20, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufactu...

Jul 17, 2023 Engine

My 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has a defect that has impaired my ability to use the vehicle as intended. It is not only unsafe but I am in fear of driving freeways because I do not know when my car will cut off. Manufactures were fully aware of their defective products. I have read forums pertaining to t...

Jul 17, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control

My 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has a defect that has impaired my ability to use the vehicle as intended. It is not only unsafe but I am in fear of driving freeways because I do not know when my car will cut off. Manufactures were fully aware of their defective products. I have read forums pertaining to t...

Jul 17, 2023 Power Train

My 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has a defect that has impaired my ability to use the vehicle as intended. It is not only unsafe but I am in fear of driving freeways because I do not know when my car will cut off. Manufactures were fully aware of their defective products. I have read forums pertaining to t...

Jul 17, 2023 Engine

My 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has a defect that has impaired my ability to use the vehicle as intended. It is not only unsafe but I am in fear of driving freeways because I do not know when my car will cut off. Manufactures were fully aware of their defective products. I have read forums pertaining to t...

Jul 17, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control

My 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has a defect that has impaired my ability to use the vehicle as intended. It is not only unsafe but I am in fear of driving freeways because I do not know when my car will cut off. Manufactures were fully aware of their defective products. I have read forums pertaining to t...

Jul 17, 2023 Power Train

My 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has a defect that has impaired my ability to use the vehicle as intended. It is not only unsafe but I am in fear of driving freeways because I do not know when my car will cut off. Manufactures were fully aware of their defective products. I have read forums pertaining to t...

Jul 11, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of tim...

Jul 11, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of tim...

Jul 7, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

Our 2018 VW Atlas will randomly shut the engine off even with auto start/shut off disabled. This has happened 5 times in 3 months. It has done so on the highway and on main streets putting our family of 6 at risk of being in an auto crash every time. The brakes have automatically came on 2 times. Fo...

Jul 7, 2023 Engine

Our 2018 VW Atlas will randomly shut the engine off even with auto start/shut off disabled. This has happened 5 times in 3 months. It has done so on the highway and on main streets putting our family of 6 at risk of being in an auto crash every time. The brakes have automatically came on 2 times. Fo...

Jul 7, 2023 Service Brakes

Our 2018 VW Atlas will randomly shut the engine off even with auto start/shut off disabled. This has happened 5 times in 3 months. It has done so on the highway and on main streets putting our family of 6 at risk of being in an auto crash every time. The brakes have automatically came on 2 times. Fo...

Jul 7, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

Our 2018 VW Atlas will randomly shut the engine off even with auto start/shut off disabled. This has happened 5 times in 3 months. It has done so on the highway and on main streets putting our family of 6 at risk of being in an auto crash every time. The brakes have automatically came on 2 times. Fo...

Jul 7, 2023 Engine

Our 2018 VW Atlas will randomly shut the engine off even with auto start/shut off disabled. This has happened 5 times in 3 months. It has done so on the highway and on main streets putting our family of 6 at risk of being in an auto crash every time. The brakes have automatically came on 2 times. Fo...

Jul 7, 2023 Service Brakes

Our 2018 VW Atlas will randomly shut the engine off even with auto start/shut off disabled. This has happened 5 times in 3 months. It has done so on the highway and on main streets putting our family of 6 at risk of being in an auto crash every time. The brakes have automatically came on 2 times. Fo...

Jun 29, 2023 Service Brakes

I would be driving under 30mph and would get a warning on my dashboard that would say "Brake Booster Faulty", in addition the "Brake" light would illuminate and my brakes would become spongy and harder to engage.

Jun 29, 2023 Service Brakes

I would be driving under 30mph and would get a warning on my dashboard that would say "Brake Booster Faulty", in addition the "Brake" light would illuminate and my brakes would become spongy and harder to engage.

Jun 28, 2023 Air Bags

How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? We utilize all seats in our Volkswagen Atlas since we have a large family. We are being told that we no longer should allow a front passenger to sit in the passenger seat due to the airbag no longer deploying. Has the problem been reproduced ...

Jun 28, 2023 Air Bags

How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? We utilize all seats in our Volkswagen Atlas since we have a large family. We are being told that we no longer should allow a front passenger to sit in the passenger seat due to the airbag no longer deploying. Has the problem been reproduced ...

Jun 9, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stat...

Jun 9, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stat...

Jun 4, 2023 Air Bags

Recall requested on VW Atlas 2017 with statement not to use front seat, but we only have 1 car. How are we to proceed as a family? Recall remedy stated as not being available. Manufacturer Recall Number69FB NHTSA Recall Number23V215

Jun 4, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Recall requested on VW Atlas 2017 with statement not to use front seat, but we only have 1 car. How are we to proceed as a family? Recall remedy stated as not being available. Manufacturer Recall Number69FB NHTSA Recall Number23V215

Jun 4, 2023 Air Bags

Recall requested on VW Atlas 2017 with statement not to use front seat, but we only have 1 car. How are we to proceed as a family? Recall remedy stated as not being available. Manufacturer Recall Number69FB NHTSA Recall Number23V215

Jun 4, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Recall requested on VW Atlas 2017 with statement not to use front seat, but we only have 1 car. How are we to proceed as a family? Recall remedy stated as not being available. Manufacturer Recall Number69FB NHTSA Recall Number23V215

May 31, 2023 Air Bags

The Passenger Air Bag light comes on at random times, even when sitting in seat. It says the airbag detection system may be faulty and the airbag may not deploy when needed. There is a recall for some Volkswagen's but not mine. This light has been coming on for 2 years and it sounds like the recall ...

May 31, 2023 Electrical System

The Passenger Air Bag light comes on at random times, even when sitting in seat. It says the airbag detection system may be faulty and the airbag may not deploy when needed. There is a recall for some Volkswagen's but not mine. This light has been coming on for 2 years and it sounds like the recall ...

May 31, 2023 Seat Belts

The Passenger Air Bag light comes on at random times, even when sitting in seat. It says the airbag detection system may be faulty and the airbag may not deploy when needed. There is a recall for some Volkswagen's but not mine. This light has been coming on for 2 years and it sounds like the recall ...

May 31, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufactu...

May 31, 2023 Service Brakes

When braking normally, the AEB alert tone sounded, and the display showed a red BRAKE warning with "Brake Booster Failure" displayed on-screen. The brakes then became extremely sensitive and caused the car to abruptly grind to a stop with full ABS action. This occurred in traffic, and the car behi...

May 31, 2023 Electrical System

When braking normally, the AEB alert tone sounded, and the display showed a red BRAKE warning with "Brake Booster Failure" displayed on-screen. The brakes then became extremely sensitive and caused the car to abruptly grind to a stop with full ABS action. This occurred in traffic, and the car behi...

May 31, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

When braking normally, the AEB alert tone sounded, and the display showed a red BRAKE warning with "Brake Booster Failure" displayed on-screen. The brakes then became extremely sensitive and caused the car to abruptly grind to a stop with full ABS action. This occurred in traffic, and the car behi...

May 31, 2023 Air Bags

The Passenger Air Bag light comes on at random times, even when sitting in seat. It says the airbag detection system may be faulty and the airbag may not deploy when needed. There is a recall for some Volkswagen's but not mine. This light has been coming on for 2 years and it sounds like the recall ...

May 31, 2023 Electrical System

The Passenger Air Bag light comes on at random times, even when sitting in seat. It says the airbag detection system may be faulty and the airbag may not deploy when needed. There is a recall for some Volkswagen's but not mine. This light has been coming on for 2 years and it sounds like the recall ...

May 31, 2023 Seat Belts

The Passenger Air Bag light comes on at random times, even when sitting in seat. It says the airbag detection system may be faulty and the airbag may not deploy when needed. There is a recall for some Volkswagen's but not mine. This light has been coming on for 2 years and it sounds like the recall ...

May 31, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufactu...

May 31, 2023 Service Brakes

When braking normally, the AEB alert tone sounded, and the display showed a red BRAKE warning with "Brake Booster Failure" displayed on-screen. The brakes then became extremely sensitive and caused the car to abruptly grind to a stop with full ABS action. This occurred in traffic, and the car behi...

May 31, 2023 Electrical System

When braking normally, the AEB alert tone sounded, and the display showed a red BRAKE warning with "Brake Booster Failure" displayed on-screen. The brakes then became extremely sensitive and caused the car to abruptly grind to a stop with full ABS action. This occurred in traffic, and the car behi...

May 31, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

When braking normally, the AEB alert tone sounded, and the display showed a red BRAKE warning with "Brake Booster Failure" displayed on-screen. The brakes then became extremely sensitive and caused the car to abruptly grind to a stop with full ABS action. This occurred in traffic, and the car behi...

May 17, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contac...

May 17, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contac...

May 16, 2023 Service Brakes

Brake booster fault warning, brakes want to lock up. Rear seat belt buckles won’t allow belt buckle to insert. Have received brake booster fault several times recently. If I stop motor and restart warning goes away and brakes function correctly.

May 16, 2023 Seat Belts

Brake booster fault warning, brakes want to lock up. Rear seat belt buckles won’t allow belt buckle to insert. Have received brake booster fault several times recently. If I stop motor and restart warning goes away and brakes function correctly.

May 16, 2023 Service Brakes

Brake booster fault warning, brakes want to lock up. Rear seat belt buckles won’t allow belt buckle to insert. Have received brake booster fault several times recently. If I stop motor and restart warning goes away and brakes function correctly.

May 16, 2023 Seat Belts

Brake booster fault warning, brakes want to lock up. Rear seat belt buckles won’t allow belt buckle to insert. Have received brake booster fault several times recently. If I stop motor and restart warning goes away and brakes function correctly.

May 9, 2023 Engine 48,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to stop and shift to park (P) and restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine and another unknown warning light were illuminated. The contac...

May 9, 2023 Engine 48,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to stop and shift to park (P) and restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine and another unknown warning light were illuminated. The contac...

May 4, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufac...

May 4, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufac...

Apr 28, 2023 Back Over Prevention 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while reversing, the backup camera became inoperable. During the failure, the message "Park Pilot Inoperable" was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assista...

Apr 28, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of tim...

Apr 28, 2023 Back Over Prevention 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while reversing, the backup camera became inoperable. During the failure, the message "Park Pilot Inoperable" was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assista...

Apr 28, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of tim...

Apr 24, 2023 Electrical System

Vehicle would indicate normal assistance features were no longer available. Then after sitting for the evening and trying to start in the morning the car would not turn over. Could recharge the battery and turn over no issues. Again after sitting for a little while the car battery would be dead agai...

Apr 24, 2023 Lane Departure

Vehicle would indicate normal assistance features were no longer available. Then after sitting for the evening and trying to start in the morning the car would not turn over. Could recharge the battery and turn over no issues. Again after sitting for a little while the car battery would be dead agai...

Apr 24, 2023 Back Over Prevention

Vehicle would indicate normal assistance features were no longer available. Then after sitting for the evening and trying to start in the morning the car would not turn over. Could recharge the battery and turn over no issues. Again after sitting for a little while the car battery would be dead agai...

Apr 24, 2023 Electrical System

Vehicle would indicate normal assistance features were no longer available. Then after sitting for the evening and trying to start in the morning the car would not turn over. Could recharge the battery and turn over no issues. Again after sitting for a little while the car battery would be dead agai...

Apr 24, 2023 Lane Departure

Vehicle would indicate normal assistance features were no longer available. Then after sitting for the evening and trying to start in the morning the car would not turn over. Could recharge the battery and turn over no issues. Again after sitting for a little while the car battery would be dead agai...

Apr 24, 2023 Back Over Prevention

Vehicle would indicate normal assistance features were no longer available. Then after sitting for the evening and trying to start in the morning the car would not turn over. Could recharge the battery and turn over no issues. Again after sitting for a little while the car battery would be dead agai...

Apr 21, 2023 Air Bags

Airbag error light keeps popping on and beeping this is a problem because I have a family that ride in the car with me and this has been a problem long before I purchased the vehicle so why haven’t it been fixed yet

Apr 21, 2023 Electrical System

Airbag error light keeps popping on and beeping this is a problem because I have a family that ride in the car with me and this has been a problem long before I purchased the vehicle so why haven’t it been fixed yet

Apr 21, 2023 Air Bags

Airbag error light keeps popping on and beeping this is a problem because I have a family that ride in the car with me and this has been a problem long before I purchased the vehicle so why haven’t it been fixed yet

Apr 21, 2023 Electrical System

Airbag error light keeps popping on and beeping this is a problem because I have a family that ride in the car with me and this has been a problem long before I purchased the vehicle so why haven’t it been fixed yet

Apr 18, 2023 Unknown Or Other

My vehicle keeps giving me the message that “Park Pilot is not working” and the backup camera does not work.

Apr 18, 2023 Unknown Or Other

My vehicle keeps giving me the message that “Park Pilot is not working” and the backup camera does not work.

Apr 15, 2023 Air Bags

Passenger air bag recall

Apr 15, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

Passenger air bag recall

Apr 15, 2023 Air Bags

Passenger air bag recall

Apr 15, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

Passenger air bag recall

Apr 13, 2023 Electrical System

I have a recall on my vehicle that is potentially life threatening if the vehicle is in an accident and the manufacturer has no remedy for it yet. What do I do?

Apr 13, 2023 Air Bags

I have a recall on my vehicle that is potentially life threatening if the vehicle is in an accident and the manufacturer has no remedy for it yet. What do I do?

Apr 13, 2023 Seats

We pulled into a parking space and the second row disengaged, propelling the seat quickly forward. Our four-year old was sitting in a car seat in the second row when this happened. The car seat went forward, slamming our child's nose, face, and head into the back of the driver's seat. The secon...

Apr 13, 2023 Electrical System

I have a recall on my vehicle that is potentially life threatening if the vehicle is in an accident and the manufacturer has no remedy for it yet. What do I do?

Apr 13, 2023 Air Bags

I have a recall on my vehicle that is potentially life threatening if the vehicle is in an accident and the manufacturer has no remedy for it yet. What do I do?

Apr 13, 2023 Seats

We pulled into a parking space and the second row disengaged, propelling the seat quickly forward. Our four-year old was sitting in a car seat in the second row when this happened. The car seat went forward, slamming our child's nose, face, and head into the back of the driver's seat. The secon...

Apr 12, 2023 Air Bags 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated regarding the passenger’s side air bags. The steering wheel button functionality was inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel failure was repaired under an unknown recall campa...

Apr 12, 2023 Electrical System 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated regarding the passenger’s side air bags. The steering wheel button functionality was inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel failure was repaired under an unknown recall campa...

Apr 12, 2023 Steering 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated regarding the passenger’s side air bags. The steering wheel button functionality was inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel failure was repaired under an unknown recall campa...

Apr 12, 2023 Air Bags 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated regarding the passenger’s side air bags. The steering wheel button functionality was inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel failure was repaired under an unknown recall campa...

Apr 12, 2023 Electrical System 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated regarding the passenger’s side air bags. The steering wheel button functionality was inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel failure was repaired under an unknown recall campa...

Apr 12, 2023 Steering 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated regarding the passenger’s side air bags. The steering wheel button functionality was inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel failure was repaired under an unknown recall campa...

Apr 6, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ti...

Apr 6, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ti...

Mar 19, 2023 Electrical System

My atlas just stalls out and shuts off completely when I’m at a light or just sitting… sometimes it’s starts back up sometimes I have to wait . The engine light come on or I would get a reading my auto /shutoff is error.

Mar 19, 2023 Electrical System

My atlas just stalls out and shuts off completely when I’m at a light or just sitting… sometimes it’s starts back up sometimes I have to wait . The engine light come on or I would get a reading my auto /shutoff is error.

Mar 14, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Rear backup camera and overhead camera malfunctioning. Backup camera does not activate when car is in reverse. Overhead camera does not activate when button is pressed. Makes parking very difficult especially when reversing in parking lots. Problem appeared infrequently initially, but overtime it is...

Mar 14, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

Adaptive cruise control malfunctioning. Sometimes it Does not turn-on , and shows an error message

Mar 14, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Rear backup camera and overhead camera malfunctioning. Backup camera does not activate when car is in reverse. Overhead camera does not activate when button is pressed. Makes parking very difficult especially when reversing in parking lots. Problem appeared infrequently initially, but overtime it is...

Mar 14, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

Adaptive cruise control malfunctioning. Sometimes it Does not turn-on , and shows an error message

Mar 13, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

Automatic Emergency Braking when driving across a light rail track. The location: an intersection at north San Jose, CA area. Google map location and street view attached The issue: 1) only at this location + for more than 3 times, when approaching or over the light trail track, my car dashboard ...

Mar 13, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

Automatic Emergency Braking when driving across a light rail track. The location: an intersection at north San Jose, CA area. Google map location and street view attached The issue: 1) only at this location + for more than 3 times, when approaching or over the light trail track, my car dashboard ...

Mar 13, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

Automatic Emergency Braking when driving across a light rail track. The location: an intersection at north San Jose, CA area. Google map location and street view attached The issue: 1) only at this location + for more than 3 times, when approaching or over the light trail track, my car dashboard ...

Mar 13, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

Automatic Emergency Braking when driving across a light rail track. The location: an intersection at north San Jose, CA area. Google map location and street view attached The issue: 1) only at this location + for more than 3 times, when approaching or over the light trail track, my car dashboard ...

Mar 8, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

First time-Driving on road at 45 mph when my car started flashing red for a forward collision and my cars automatic emergency brake stopped me immediately with nothing in front of me on a clear road. The stop was so forceful we thought we were hit from behind with no one around us. The force causing...

Mar 8, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

First time-Driving on road at 45 mph when my car started flashing red for a forward collision and my cars automatic emergency brake stopped me immediately with nothing in front of me on a clear road. The stop was so forceful we thought we were hit from behind with no one around us. The force causing...

Mar 8, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

First time-Driving on road at 45 mph when my car started flashing red for a forward collision and my cars automatic emergency brake stopped me immediately with nothing in front of me on a clear road. The stop was so forceful we thought we were hit from behind with no one around us. The force causing...

Mar 8, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

First time-Driving on road at 45 mph when my car started flashing red for a forward collision and my cars automatic emergency brake stopped me immediately with nothing in front of me on a clear road. The stop was so forceful we thought we were hit from behind with no one around us. The force causing...

Feb 17, 2023 Steering

Front steering knuckles fractured on the vehicle while driving, causing me to lose control of the vehicle. Other Volkswagen Atlas' have been recalled for this same issue, but not my specific model. If this is a problem for similar vehicles, people will be at risk of serious injury or death if not...

Feb 17, 2023 Steering

Front steering knuckles fractured on the vehicle while driving, causing me to lose control of the vehicle. Other Volkswagen Atlas' have been recalled for this same issue, but not my specific model. If this is a problem for similar vehicles, people will be at risk of serious injury or death if not...

Feb 14, 2023 Engine

I noticed about 6 months ago on a couple of occasions, while walking in front of my running 2018 VW Atlas. The sweet smell of antifreeze. I looked under my Atlas and did not see anything on the ground ( water, antifreeze ) and this happened just a few times. Then one 2/2/2023, I started up my Atlas ...

Feb 14, 2023 Engine

I noticed about 6 months ago on a couple of occasions, while walking in front of my running 2018 VW Atlas. The sweet smell of antifreeze. I looked under my Atlas and did not see anything on the ground ( water, antifreeze ) and this happened just a few times. Then one 2/2/2023, I started up my Atlas ...

Jan 30, 2023 Electrical System

Car automatically brakes driving down road and all the dash lights come on.

Jan 30, 2023 Power Train

Car automatically brakes driving down road and all the dash lights come on.

Jan 30, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

Car automatically brakes driving down road and all the dash lights come on.

Jan 30, 2023 Electrical System

Car automatically brakes driving down road and all the dash lights come on.

Jan 30, 2023 Power Train

Car automatically brakes driving down road and all the dash lights come on.

Jan 30, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

Car automatically brakes driving down road and all the dash lights come on.

Dec 12, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Car hesitating and sounding as if it would shut down while lunging while idle. While braking downhill, car shakes violently, when either braking or coasting to a stop car begins lunging back and forth, while stopped or parked, car shakes back and forth from engine area. Fuel pump replaced, spark plu...

Dec 12, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Car hesitating and sounding as if it would shut down while lunging while idle. While braking downhill, car shakes violently, when either braking or coasting to a stop car begins lunging back and forth, while stopped or parked, car shakes back and forth from engine area. Fuel pump replaced, spark plu...

Dec 10, 2022 Seat Belts

Vehicle @ Danbury VW for repairs; per service advisor rear passenger seat belt was ripped/damaged; this seat belt is used on my child’s car seat and has not been involved in any incidents that would cause damage. The contact stated that the damage to the seatbelt in the second passenger seat row ...

Dec 10, 2022 Seat Belts

Vehicle @ Danbury VW for repairs; per service advisor rear passenger seat belt was ripped/damaged; this seat belt is used on my child’s car seat and has not been involved in any incidents that would cause damage. The contact stated that the damage to the seatbelt in the second passenger seat row ...

Nov 24, 2022 Engine

Car has been automatically shutting off at slow speeds such as red lights and trying to park. Mainly happens at lights as you break. The car was taken first to Tire Plus, they ran a diagnostic where they received an error and instructed me to take the car to dealer. Took car to VW and provided them ...

Nov 24, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Car has been automatically shutting off at slow speeds such as red lights and trying to park. Mainly happens at lights as you break. The car was taken first to Tire Plus, they ran a diagnostic where they received an error and instructed me to take the car to dealer. Took car to VW and provided them ...

Nov 24, 2022 Engine

Car has been automatically shutting off at slow speeds such as red lights and trying to park. Mainly happens at lights as you break. The car was taken first to Tire Plus, they ran a diagnostic where they received an error and instructed me to take the car to dealer. Took car to VW and provided them ...

Nov 24, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Car has been automatically shutting off at slow speeds such as red lights and trying to park. Mainly happens at lights as you break. The car was taken first to Tire Plus, they ran a diagnostic where they received an error and instructed me to take the car to dealer. Took car to VW and provided them ...

Nov 2, 2022 Service Brakes

On several occasions when braking to come to a stop at a relatively low speed, the car began lurching as pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The brake pedal was jumping up and down and making a hydraulic-type noise. At the same time, a message indicating "Brake Booster Failure" appeared on the ...

Nov 2, 2022 Service Brakes

On several occasions when braking to come to a stop at a relatively low speed, the car began lurching as pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The brake pedal was jumping up and down and making a hydraulic-type noise. At the same time, a message indicating "Brake Booster Failure" appeared on the ...

Nov 1, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH with her children in the rear seats, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of bystan...

Nov 1, 2022 Engine 86,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH with her children in the rear seats, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of bystan...

Nov 1, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH with her children in the rear seats, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of bystan...

Nov 1, 2022 Engine 86,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH with her children in the rear seats, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of bystan...

Oct 29, 2022 Service Brakes

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The front brakes unevenly wore to the point where the driver side brake is like new and the passenger side brake is a safety issue. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk Because of...

Oct 29, 2022 Service Brakes

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The front brakes unevenly wore to the point where the driver side brake is like new and the passenger side brake is a safety issue. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk Because of...

Oct 5, 2022 Engine 41,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that after turning the ignition to the off position, the engine remained running but then turned off after a short while. The check engine and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechani...

Oct 5, 2022 Engine 41,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that after turning the ignition to the off position, the engine remained running but then turned off after a short while. The check engine and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechani...

Sep 29, 2022 Service Brakes

Twice over last few months the vehicle has just stopped on me on its own. Yesterday it said brake floater faulty and brakes didn’t work right. I pulled over, shut truck off and restarted and went away. It was fine after that.

Sep 29, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

Twice over last few months the vehicle has just stopped on me on its own. Yesterday it said brake floater faulty and brakes didn’t work right. I pulled over, shut truck off and restarted and went away. It was fine after that.

Sep 29, 2022 Service Brakes

Twice over last few months the vehicle has just stopped on me on its own. Yesterday it said brake floater faulty and brakes didn’t work right. I pulled over, shut truck off and restarted and went away. It was fine after that.

Sep 29, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

Twice over last few months the vehicle has just stopped on me on its own. Yesterday it said brake floater faulty and brakes didn’t work right. I pulled over, shut truck off and restarted and went away. It was fine after that.

Sep 26, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Similar issue to the current recall on VW Atlas SEL 2019. The suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak. Additionally, the vehicle may stall due to uneven fuel distribution. Car will stall out (not auto shut off) and gas tank will airlock / l...

Sep 26, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Similar issue to the current recall on VW Atlas SEL 2019. The suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak. Additionally, the vehicle may stall due to uneven fuel distribution. Car will stall out (not auto shut off) and gas tank will airlock / l...

Sep 20, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

The ACC and lane assist will not work. There is no obstruction of view from any sensor or camera. This is a known problem with VW and they haven’t done anything about this. This is a 2018 model. There is no reason for this to be happening.

Sep 20, 2022 Lane Departure

The ACC and lane assist will not work. There is no obstruction of view from any sensor or camera. This is a known problem with VW and they haven’t done anything about this. This is a 2018 model. There is no reason for this to be happening.

Sep 20, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

The ACC and lane assist will not work. There is no obstruction of view from any sensor or camera. This is a known problem with VW and they haven’t done anything about this. This is a 2018 model. There is no reason for this to be happening.

Sep 20, 2022 Lane Departure

The ACC and lane assist will not work. There is no obstruction of view from any sensor or camera. This is a known problem with VW and they haven’t done anything about this. This is a 2018 model. There is no reason for this to be happening.

Sep 13, 2022 Air Bags

Airbag error light

Sep 13, 2022 Air Bags

Airbag error light

Aug 10, 2022 Visibility 55,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The stated while his wife was driving during heavy rain conditions, the front driver’s side windshield wiper failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was pending to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was...

Aug 10, 2022 Visibility 55,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The stated while his wife was driving during heavy rain conditions, the front driver’s side windshield wiper failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was pending to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was...

Aug 4, 2022 Service Brakes

We are RANDOMLY having our brake light come on, followed by an alarm and a “BRAKE BOOST FAULTY “ warning on out dash. While this is going on…the brakes will start “pumping” a few times with just a light touch of the brakes. This is starting to happen every day or two. The warning lasts a...

Aug 4, 2022 Service Brakes

We are RANDOMLY having our brake light come on, followed by an alarm and a “BRAKE BOOST FAULTY “ warning on out dash. While this is going on…the brakes will start “pumping” a few times with just a light touch of the brakes. This is starting to happen every day or two. The warning lasts a...

Jul 23, 2022 Service Brakes

Alarm brake booster fault goes off and the brakes are harder to use and the brake effect is reduced. Have happend daily the last week.

Jul 23, 2022 Service Brakes

Alarm brake booster fault goes off and the brakes are harder to use and the brake effect is reduced. Have happend daily the last week.

Jul 19, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Water pump failure

Jul 19, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Water pump failure

Jul 13, 2022 Back Over Prevention

The Blind Spot and Rear traffic alert keep on turning themselves off. This has been happening randomly since 2019 and the vehicle has been back to the dealer in excess of 20 times. This is a major safety issue as my wife doesn’t always realize that these systems have decided to go offline. The veh...

Jul 13, 2022 Electrical System

The Blind Spot and Rear traffic alert keep on turning themselves off. This has been happening randomly since 2019 and the vehicle has been back to the dealer in excess of 20 times. This is a major safety issue as my wife doesn’t always realize that these systems have decided to go offline. The veh...

Jul 13, 2022 Back Over Prevention

The Blind Spot and Rear traffic alert keep on turning themselves off. This has been happening randomly since 2019 and the vehicle has been back to the dealer in excess of 20 times. This is a major safety issue as my wife doesn’t always realize that these systems have decided to go offline. The veh...

Jul 13, 2022 Electrical System

The Blind Spot and Rear traffic alert keep on turning themselves off. This has been happening randomly since 2019 and the vehicle has been back to the dealer in excess of 20 times. This is a major safety issue as my wife doesn’t always realize that these systems have decided to go offline. The veh...

Jul 11, 2022 Steering 66,880 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving approxi8mately 25 -30 mph the vehicle's brakes suddenly activate causing the vehicle to suddenly stop. The contact stated a warning light stating a failure with the brakes would illuminate. The contact would be able to c...

Jul 11, 2022 Steering 66,880 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving approxi8mately 25 -30 mph the vehicle's brakes suddenly activate causing the vehicle to suddenly stop. The contact stated a warning light stating a failure with the brakes would illuminate. The contact would be able to c...

Jul 8, 2022 Service Brakes

Brake Booster faulty sensor, brakes spongy driving under 30mph happened twice now.

Jul 8, 2022 Service Brakes

Brake Booster faulty sensor, brakes spongy driving under 30mph happened twice now.

Jun 30, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

While I was driving the automatic braking system engaged on 3 separate occasions last night, thankfully there was no one behind me or it would have caused an accident. A warning light did appear on the dash that read faulty brake system. I am going to contact a dealer to have it looked at.

Jun 30, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

While I was driving the automatic braking system engaged on 3 separate occasions last night, thankfully there was no one behind me or it would have caused an accident. A warning light did appear on the dash that read faulty brake system. I am going to contact a dealer to have it looked at.

Jun 10, 2022 Engine

Engine stopped during on drive on highway and requiring to put in park to restart in the middle of the road. Dash board displaying “Start- Stop error “ with engine sign. So far car stopped three times while driving this time and a service is scheduled for June 17, with the dealership. Same t...

Jun 10, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Engine stopped during on drive on highway and requiring to put in park to restart in the middle of the road. Dash board displaying “Start- Stop error “ with engine sign. So far car stopped three times while driving this time and a service is scheduled for June 17, with the dealership. Same t...

Jun 10, 2022 Engine

Engine stopped during on drive on highway and requiring to put in park to restart in the middle of the road. Dash board displaying “Start- Stop error “ with engine sign. So far car stopped three times while driving this time and a service is scheduled for June 17, with the dealership. Same t...

Jun 10, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Engine stopped during on drive on highway and requiring to put in park to restart in the middle of the road. Dash board displaying “Start- Stop error “ with engine sign. So far car stopped three times while driving this time and a service is scheduled for June 17, with the dealership. Same t...

Jun 4, 2022 Air Bags

Inspected vehicle ac system due to foul odor. In pulling back the passenger seat footwell panel I checked for ac drain blockage around the evaporator system. Drain tube was clean/clear but there was quite a bit of puddling around the airbag module located directly under the ac system. This is a k...

Jun 4, 2022 Air Bags

Inspected vehicle ac system due to foul odor. In pulling back the passenger seat footwell panel I checked for ac drain blockage around the evaporator system. Drain tube was clean/clear but there was quite a bit of puddling around the airbag module located directly under the ac system. This is a k...

May 22, 2022 Service Brakes

My trucks breaks has given out multiple times almost causing accidents in the middle of driving with no warning. Message on dash says faulty breaks , break failure before it quickly goes away. The abs break light comes on and the car stalls almost causing me to get rear ended. I purchased the car Oc...

May 22, 2022 Electrical System

My trucks breaks has given out multiple times almost causing accidents in the middle of driving with no warning. Message on dash says faulty breaks , break failure before it quickly goes away. The abs break light comes on and the car stalls almost causing me to get rear ended. I purchased the car Oc...

May 22, 2022 Engine

My trucks breaks has given out multiple times almost causing accidents in the middle of driving with no warning. Message on dash says faulty breaks , break failure before it quickly goes away. The abs break light comes on and the car stalls almost causing me to get rear ended. I purchased the car Oc...

May 22, 2022 Service Brakes

My trucks breaks has given out multiple times almost causing accidents in the middle of driving with no warning. Message on dash says faulty breaks , break failure before it quickly goes away. The abs break light comes on and the car stalls almost causing me to get rear ended. I purchased the car Oc...

May 22, 2022 Electrical System

My trucks breaks has given out multiple times almost causing accidents in the middle of driving with no warning. Message on dash says faulty breaks , break failure before it quickly goes away. The abs break light comes on and the car stalls almost causing me to get rear ended. I purchased the car Oc...

May 22, 2022 Engine

My trucks breaks has given out multiple times almost causing accidents in the middle of driving with no warning. Message on dash says faulty breaks , break failure before it quickly goes away. The abs break light comes on and the car stalls almost causing me to get rear ended. I purchased the car Oc...

May 13, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance 59,500 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Auto Stop warning message was displayed and a loud audible beep coming from the vehicle to alert that there were vehicles ahead even though there were no vehicles ahead. Several unknown warni...

May 13, 2022 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 59,500 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Auto Stop warning message was displayed and a loud audible beep coming from the vehicle to alert that there were vehicles ahead even though there were no vehicles ahead. Several unknown warni...

May 13, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance 59,500 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Auto Stop warning message was displayed and a loud audible beep coming from the vehicle to alert that there were vehicles ahead even though there were no vehicles ahead. Several unknown warni...

May 13, 2022 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 59,500 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Auto Stop warning message was displayed and a loud audible beep coming from the vehicle to alert that there were vehicles ahead even though there were no vehicles ahead. Several unknown warni...

Apr 20, 2022 Service Brakes

My car recently started feeling like my tires or rubbing on something when I make sharp turns. Now when I brake my car feels and sounds like it is grinding on something. It started happening while on way home from a trip a couple of days ago. While I wait for service appt the car is unsafe to drive ...

Apr 20, 2022 Service Brakes

My car recently started feeling like my tires or rubbing on something when I make sharp turns. Now when I brake my car feels and sounds like it is grinding on something. It started happening while on way home from a trip a couple of days ago. While I wait for service appt the car is unsafe to drive ...

Apr 3, 2022 Engine

Water pump was replaced a few months ago after VW dealer discovering cracked pump housing during routine maintenance. A few days ago a "CHECK COOLANT LEVEL" message was displayed. Immediate check underneath vehicle found no evidence of external coolant leak. However, reservoir coolant tank found to ...

Apr 3, 2022 Engine

Water pump was replaced a few months ago after VW dealer discovering cracked pump housing during routine maintenance. A few days ago a "CHECK COOLANT LEVEL" message was displayed. Immediate check underneath vehicle found no evidence of external coolant leak. However, reservoir coolant tank found to ...

Mar 17, 2022 Service Brakes

Emergency brakes occurred without anyone or anything in front of the car. Braking malfunction warning also came on.

Mar 17, 2022 Electrical System

Emergency brakes occurred without anyone or anything in front of the car. Braking malfunction warning also came on.

Mar 17, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

Emergency brakes occurred without anyone or anything in front of the car. Braking malfunction warning also came on.

Mar 17, 2022 Service Brakes

Emergency brakes occurred without anyone or anything in front of the car. Braking malfunction warning also came on.

Mar 17, 2022 Electrical System

Emergency brakes occurred without anyone or anything in front of the car. Braking malfunction warning also came on.

Mar 17, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

Emergency brakes occurred without anyone or anything in front of the car. Braking malfunction warning also came on.

Feb 27, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

Random and sudden braking of the Volkswagen Atlas, with the forward anti-collision signal lit on, whereas there was absolutely no cars ahead of the Atlas. It happened twice already, first on an highway driving at 60 miles/hr and a second time in a city at about 30 miles/hr. Fortunately, there was no...

Feb 27, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

Random and sudden braking of the Volkswagen Atlas, with the forward anti-collision signal lit on, whereas there was absolutely no cars ahead of the Atlas. It happened twice already, first on an highway driving at 60 miles/hr and a second time in a city at about 30 miles/hr. Fortunately, there was no...

Feb 27, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

Random and sudden braking of the Volkswagen Atlas, with the forward anti-collision signal lit on, whereas there was absolutely no cars ahead of the Atlas. It happened twice already, first on an highway driving at 60 miles/hr and a second time in a city at about 30 miles/hr. Fortunately, there was no...

Feb 27, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

Random and sudden braking of the Volkswagen Atlas, with the forward anti-collision signal lit on, whereas there was absolutely no cars ahead of the Atlas. It happened twice already, first on an highway driving at 60 miles/hr and a second time in a city at about 30 miles/hr. Fortunately, there was no...

Feb 11, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Took my 2018 Volkswagen Atlas which I bought around 9/1/18 to my dealership for a failing battery. My car has 17,347 miles and I routinely take my car for the appropriate service. The test report on the battery states it is "worn out". Normally Volkswagen warranties this battery for 36 months and...

Feb 11, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Took my 2018 Volkswagen Atlas which I bought around 9/1/18 to my dealership for a failing battery. My car has 17,347 miles and I routinely take my car for the appropriate service. The test report on the battery states it is "worn out". Normally Volkswagen warranties this battery for 36 months and...

Jan 26, 2022 Steering Crash

I tried to merge to the left lane on the highway I-55 S (Chicago, IL), but the steering wheel was out of control and cannot be operated functionally all of sudden, which hit on the right side curb. There was no ice or water on the road. The weather is clear.

Jan 26, 2022 Steering Crash

I tried to merge to the left lane on the highway I-55 S (Chicago, IL), but the steering wheel was out of control and cannot be operated functionally all of sudden, which hit on the right side curb. There was no ice or water on the road. The weather is clear.

Jan 10, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

While driving on Saturday, Jan 8, 2022, my Atlas started leaking fuel. It felt like it just down-shifted on its own and the gas pedal stopped working. We were simultaneously overcome by the smell of gasoline inside the car. Both the engine and EPC warning lights were on. Thankfully, I was just abou...

Jan 10, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

While driving on Saturday, Jan 8, 2022, my Atlas started leaking fuel. It felt like it just down-shifted on its own and the gas pedal stopped working. We were simultaneously overcome by the smell of gasoline inside the car. Both the engine and EPC warning lights were on. Thankfully, I was just abou...

Nov 16, 2021 Engine

On 2020, the engine was stopped while I was driving, and the engine no longer work. I couldn’t start my car. The mechanic engineer said that I needed to replace the engine. However, my car had same issues about engine this year again. The engine was repeatedly stopped, and I had the engine warning...

Nov 16, 2021 Engine

On 2020, the engine was stopped while I was driving, and the engine no longer work. I couldn’t start my car. The mechanic engineer said that I needed to replace the engine. However, my car had same issues about engine this year again. The engine was repeatedly stopped, and I had the engine warning...

Nov 9, 2021 Engine

My car displayed a warning that my engine was overheating and to pull over immediately. My temperature gauge was at max HIGH and check engine light came on. Towed to dealer. Was told by VW that the secondary coolant pump had failed. It was replaced and then it happened again two days later. My car ...

Nov 9, 2021 Engine

My car displayed a warning that my engine was overheating and to pull over immediately. My temperature gauge was at max HIGH and check engine light came on. Towed to dealer. Was told by VW that the secondary coolant pump had failed. It was replaced and then it happened again two days later. My car ...

Oct 26, 2021 Latches/locks/linkages 17,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while, pulling out of the driveway traveling approximately 5 mph the second-row seat sprung forward, with a child utilizing a car seat. The latch was down. The occupant in the car seat struck her head on the passenger seat and medical atte...

Oct 26, 2021 Latches/locks/linkages 17,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while, pulling out of the driveway traveling approximately 5 mph the second-row seat sprung forward, with a child utilizing a car seat. The latch was down. The occupant in the car seat struck her head on the passenger seat and medical atte...

Oct 26, 2021 Seats 17,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while, pulling out of the driveway traveling approximately 5 mph the second-row seat sprung forward, with a child utilizing a car seat. The latch was down. The occupant in the car seat struck her head on the passenger seat and medical atte...

Oct 26, 2021 Latches/locks/linkages 17,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while, pulling out of the driveway traveling approximately 5 mph the second-row seat sprung forward, with a child utilizing a car seat. The latch was down. The occupant in the car seat struck her head on the passenger seat and medical atte...

Oct 26, 2021 Latches/locks/linkages 17,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while, pulling out of the driveway traveling approximately 5 mph the second-row seat sprung forward, with a child utilizing a car seat. The latch was down. The occupant in the car seat struck her head on the passenger seat and medical atte...

Oct 26, 2021 Seats 17,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while, pulling out of the driveway traveling approximately 5 mph the second-row seat sprung forward, with a child utilizing a car seat. The latch was down. The occupant in the car seat struck her head on the passenger seat and medical atte...

Oct 19, 2021 Engine

Continually leaks coolant.

Oct 19, 2021 Engine

Continually leaks coolant.

Oct 4, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Volkswagen Dealership of Lake Charles, LA attempted to repair a safety recall on catalytic converter. When I picked my car up for the safety recall on the catalytic converter my car smelled like fuel and was leaking fuel and would not stay running and stopped running while driving in traffic and at ...

Oct 4, 2021 Engine

Volkswagen Dealership of Lake Charles, LA attempted to repair a safety recall on catalytic converter. When I picked my car up for the safety recall on the catalytic converter my car smelled like fuel and was leaking fuel and would not stay running and stopped running while driving in traffic and at ...

Oct 4, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance

Volkswagen Dealership of Lake Charles, LA attempted to repair a safety recall on catalytic converter. When I picked my car up for the safety recall on the catalytic converter my car smelled like fuel and was leaking fuel and would not stay running and stopped running while driving in traffic and at ...

Oct 4, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Volkswagen Dealership of Lake Charles, LA attempted to repair a safety recall on catalytic converter. When I picked my car up for the safety recall on the catalytic converter my car smelled like fuel and was leaking fuel and would not stay running and stopped running while driving in traffic and at ...

Oct 4, 2021 Engine

Volkswagen Dealership of Lake Charles, LA attempted to repair a safety recall on catalytic converter. When I picked my car up for the safety recall on the catalytic converter my car smelled like fuel and was leaking fuel and would not stay running and stopped running while driving in traffic and at ...

Oct 4, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance

Volkswagen Dealership of Lake Charles, LA attempted to repair a safety recall on catalytic converter. When I picked my car up for the safety recall on the catalytic converter my car smelled like fuel and was leaking fuel and would not stay running and stopped running while driving in traffic and at ...

Sep 29, 2021 Seats

The red strap is extremely too easy to pull and is super accessible for children to reach. My son in the 3rd row pulled the strap and my son in the middle row flung forward. Had he had been literally an inch farther up, he would’ve been seriously injured. Something needs to be done about this. The...

Sep 29, 2021 Seats

The red strap is extremely too easy to pull and is super accessible for children to reach. My son in the 3rd row pulled the strap and my son in the middle row flung forward. Had he had been literally an inch farther up, he would’ve been seriously injured. Something needs to be done about this. The...

Sep 14, 2021 Electrical System 20,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, an abnormal odor was detected. The coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and diagnosed with a faulty water pump and head gasket. The...

Sep 14, 2021 Electrical System 20,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, an abnormal odor was detected. The coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and diagnosed with a faulty water pump and head gasket. The...

Sep 7, 2021 Air Bags

AIRBAG Caution comes on in 2018 VW Atlas and passenger airbag off light flashes and stays on. AIRBAG Caution stays on and then goes off intermittently. Matches gripe for 69AL Recall for 2018 VW Atlas.

Sep 7, 2021 Air Bags

AIRBAG Caution comes on in 2018 VW Atlas and passenger airbag off light flashes and stays on. AIRBAG Caution stays on and then goes off intermittently. Matches gripe for 69AL Recall for 2018 VW Atlas.

Sep 2, 2021 Air Bags

Front left tire hit curb (25-30 mph) flattening tire and deploying all side curtain airbags while driving. No damage to the body of the vehicle. The Atlas was towed to VW dealership. We requested an investigation of the issue and the vehicle has remained at the dealership over a month now. Two ye...

Sep 2, 2021 Air Bags

Front left tire hit curb (25-30 mph) flattening tire and deploying all side curtain airbags while driving. No damage to the body of the vehicle. The Atlas was towed to VW dealership. We requested an investigation of the issue and the vehicle has remained at the dealership over a month now. Two ye...

Aug 30, 2021 Structure

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE IS WATER IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CONDENSATION DRAIN TUBE THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE A/C EVAPORATOR COIL WAS TWISTED AT THE DRAIN PAN. THIS CAUSED THE WATER TO POOL UNDER THE FLOORBOARDS. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERN...

Aug 30, 2021 Air Bags

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE IS WATER IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CONDENSATION DRAIN TUBE THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE A/C EVAPORATOR COIL WAS TWISTED AT THE DRAIN PAN. THIS CAUSED THE WATER TO POOL UNDER THE FLOORBOARDS. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERN...

Aug 30, 2021 Structure

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE IS WATER IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CONDENSATION DRAIN TUBE THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE A/C EVAPORATOR COIL WAS TWISTED AT THE DRAIN PAN. THIS CAUSED THE WATER TO POOL UNDER THE FLOORBOARDS. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERN...

Aug 30, 2021 Air Bags

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE IS WATER IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CONDENSATION DRAIN TUBE THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE A/C EVAPORATOR COIL WAS TWISTED AT THE DRAIN PAN. THIS CAUSED THE WATER TO POOL UNDER THE FLOORBOARDS. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERN...

Jul 26, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

When driven on road, the car suddenly stopped without any sign. The car was towed to the dealer. I was told that the fuel pump wiring was chewed by rodents, so the car suddenly doesn't have any fuel at all. This incident is very life-risking. The fuel pump wiring is under the rear seat. I am not su...

Jul 26, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

When driven on road, the car suddenly stopped without any sign. The car was towed to the dealer. I was told that the fuel pump wiring was chewed by rodents, so the car suddenly doesn't have any fuel at all. This incident is very life-risking. The fuel pump wiring is under the rear seat. I am not su...

Jul 22, 2021 Engine

2018 atlas I bought less than a year ago I was on the freeway when the car completely stalled I pulled over to try and restart the car but the car never restarted it was towed to Vw Thousand Oaks to find out that the engine went out I wasn’t under warranty because The warranty was up by miles I re...

Jul 22, 2021 Engine

2018 atlas I bought less than a year ago I was on the freeway when the car completely stalled I pulled over to try and restart the car but the car never restarted it was towed to Vw Thousand Oaks to find out that the engine went out I wasn’t under warranty because The warranty was up by miles I re...

Jul 14, 2021 Engine 28,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at low speeds downhill, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the vehicle stalled randomly while near objects in the road when the collision avoidance feature engaged without warning. The contact called the local dealer where th...

Jul 14, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance 28,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at low speeds downhill, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the vehicle stalled randomly while near objects in the road when the collision avoidance feature engaged without warning. The contact called the local dealer where th...

Jul 14, 2021 Engine 28,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at low speeds downhill, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the vehicle stalled randomly while near objects in the road when the collision avoidance feature engaged without warning. The contact called the local dealer where th...

Jul 14, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance 28,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at low speeds downhill, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the vehicle stalled randomly while near objects in the road when the collision avoidance feature engaged without warning. The contact called the local dealer where th...

Jul 7, 2021 Seat Belts

The 2nd row driver's side seatbelt buckle on my 2018 VW Atlas became deformed and broken. I took the vehicle to the dealership because a recall was made on these buckles for becoming unusable and unsafe due to child restraint interference breaking them. Volkswagen refused to fix the recalled buckle,...

Jul 7, 2021 Seat Belts

The 2nd row driver's side seatbelt buckle on my 2018 VW Atlas became deformed and broken. I took the vehicle to the dealership because a recall was made on these buckles for becoming unusable and unsafe due to child restraint interference breaking them. Volkswagen refused to fix the recalled buckle,...

Jul 1, 2021 Electrical System

My 2018 VW Atlas came from the factory with the A/C condensation drain tube twisted. This is a known issue with almost 9700 2018 VW atlas vehicles. A safety recall was issued to replace the drain hose and the air bag module. Somehow my car was missed and the dealer and Volkswagen does not want to ac...

Jul 1, 2021 Air Bags

My 2018 VW Atlas came from the factory with the A/C condensation drain tube twisted. This is a known issue with almost 9700 2018 VW atlas vehicles. A safety recall was issued to replace the drain hose and the air bag module. Somehow my car was missed and the dealer and Volkswagen does not want to ac...

Jul 1, 2021 Unknown Or Other

My 2018 VW Atlas came from the factory with the A/C condensation drain tube twisted. This is a known issue with almost 9700 2018 VW atlas vehicles. A safety recall was issued to replace the drain hose and the air bag module. Somehow my car was missed and the dealer and Volkswagen does not want to ac...

Jul 1, 2021 Electrical System

My 2018 VW Atlas came from the factory with the A/C condensation drain tube twisted. This is a known issue with almost 9700 2018 VW atlas vehicles. A safety recall was issued to replace the drain hose and the air bag module. Somehow my car was missed and the dealer and Volkswagen does not want to ac...

Jul 1, 2021 Air Bags

My 2018 VW Atlas came from the factory with the A/C condensation drain tube twisted. This is a known issue with almost 9700 2018 VW atlas vehicles. A safety recall was issued to replace the drain hose and the air bag module. Somehow my car was missed and the dealer and Volkswagen does not want to ac...

Jul 1, 2021 Unknown Or Other

My 2018 VW Atlas came from the factory with the A/C condensation drain tube twisted. This is a known issue with almost 9700 2018 VW atlas vehicles. A safety recall was issued to replace the drain hose and the air bag module. Somehow my car was missed and the dealer and Volkswagen does not want to ac...

Jun 10, 2021 Seats

I feel as if the 2nd row lever system is a malfunction. It does not provide safety for the 2nd row of passengers to not be crushed or be smashed into the back of the front row seats if the lever is pulled while the vehicle is in motion. This is our only vehicle and our family vehicle. It can happily...

Jun 10, 2021 Seats

I feel as if the 2nd row lever system is a malfunction. It does not provide safety for the 2nd row of passengers to not be crushed or be smashed into the back of the front row seats if the lever is pulled while the vehicle is in motion. This is our only vehicle and our family vehicle. It can happily...

Apr 15, 2021 Lane Departure 23,000 mi

MY 2018 ATLAS LANE ASSIST PULLS THE VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER LANE WITHOUT WARNING OR INTENTION FORCING ME TO KEEP A FIRM GRIP ON THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. THIS USUALLY HAPPEN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY BUT IT ALSO HAPPENS ON SECONDARY ROADS AS WELL. IT IS SCARY FOR ME AS WELL AS ANY OTHER PASSENGERS IN THE VEHI...

Apr 15, 2021 Lane Departure 23,000 mi

MY 2018 ATLAS LANE ASSIST PULLS THE VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER LANE WITHOUT WARNING OR INTENTION FORCING ME TO KEEP A FIRM GRIP ON THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. THIS USUALLY HAPPEN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY BUT IT ALSO HAPPENS ON SECONDARY ROADS AS WELL. IT IS SCARY FOR ME AS WELL AS ANY OTHER PASSENGERS IN THE VEHI...

Apr 14, 2021 Electrical System 55,400 mi

VEHICLE GOES INTO EMERGENCY MODE FOR 4TH TIME. HAPPENED TWICE IN 2 DAYS. A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES IN 5 MONTHS. WITH NO WARNING, MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR APPLIES EMERGENCY BRAKING UNTIL THE CAR IS BROUGHT TO A STOP. THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE A SAFE PLACE TO BRING IT TO A STOP. DR...

Apr 14, 2021 Engine 55,400 mi

VEHICLE GOES INTO EMERGENCY MODE FOR 4TH TIME. HAPPENED TWICE IN 2 DAYS. A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES IN 5 MONTHS. WITH NO WARNING, MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR APPLIES EMERGENCY BRAKING UNTIL THE CAR IS BROUGHT TO A STOP. THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE A SAFE PLACE TO BRING IT TO A STOP. DR...

Apr 14, 2021 Unknown Or Other 55,400 mi

VEHICLE GOES INTO EMERGENCY MODE FOR 4TH TIME. HAPPENED TWICE IN 2 DAYS. A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES IN 5 MONTHS. WITH NO WARNING, MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR APPLIES EMERGENCY BRAKING UNTIL THE CAR IS BROUGHT TO A STOP. THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE A SAFE PLACE TO BRING IT TO A STOP. DR...

Apr 14, 2021 Electrical System 55,400 mi

VEHICLE GOES INTO EMERGENCY MODE FOR 4TH TIME. HAPPENED TWICE IN 2 DAYS. A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES IN 5 MONTHS. WITH NO WARNING, MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR APPLIES EMERGENCY BRAKING UNTIL THE CAR IS BROUGHT TO A STOP. THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE A SAFE PLACE TO BRING IT TO A STOP. DR...

Apr 14, 2021 Engine 55,400 mi

VEHICLE GOES INTO EMERGENCY MODE FOR 4TH TIME. HAPPENED TWICE IN 2 DAYS. A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES IN 5 MONTHS. WITH NO WARNING, MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR APPLIES EMERGENCY BRAKING UNTIL THE CAR IS BROUGHT TO A STOP. THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE A SAFE PLACE TO BRING IT TO A STOP. DR...

Apr 14, 2021 Unknown Or Other 55,400 mi

VEHICLE GOES INTO EMERGENCY MODE FOR 4TH TIME. HAPPENED TWICE IN 2 DAYS. A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES IN 5 MONTHS. WITH NO WARNING, MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR APPLIES EMERGENCY BRAKING UNTIL THE CAR IS BROUGHT TO A STOP. THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE A SAFE PLACE TO BRING IT TO A STOP. DR...

Apr 10, 2021 Electrical System 55,500 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. WHEN DRIVING, ALL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION LIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CAR APPLIES EMERGENCY BRAKING. THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND MUST COME TO A STOP IMMEDIATELY OR THE CAR DOES IT FOR THEM. THE ONLY WAY TO THEN DRIVE AGAIN, IS TO PARK IT, TURN THE ...

Apr 10, 2021 Unknown Or Other 55,500 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. WHEN DRIVING, ALL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION LIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CAR APPLIES EMERGENCY BRAKING. THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND MUST COME TO A STOP IMMEDIATELY OR THE CAR DOES IT FOR THEM. THE ONLY WAY TO THEN DRIVE AGAIN, IS TO PARK IT, TURN THE ...

Apr 10, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance 55,500 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. WHEN DRIVING, ALL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION LIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CAR APPLIES EMERGENCY BRAKING. THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND MUST COME TO A STOP IMMEDIATELY OR THE CAR DOES IT FOR THEM. THE ONLY WAY TO THEN DRIVE AGAIN, IS TO PARK IT, TURN THE ...

Apr 10, 2021 Electrical System 55,500 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. WHEN DRIVING, ALL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION LIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CAR APPLIES EMERGENCY BRAKING. THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND MUST COME TO A STOP IMMEDIATELY OR THE CAR DOES IT FOR THEM. THE ONLY WAY TO THEN DRIVE AGAIN, IS TO PARK IT, TURN THE ...

Apr 10, 2021 Unknown Or Other 55,500 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. WHEN DRIVING, ALL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION LIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CAR APPLIES EMERGENCY BRAKING. THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND MUST COME TO A STOP IMMEDIATELY OR THE CAR DOES IT FOR THEM. THE ONLY WAY TO THEN DRIVE AGAIN, IS TO PARK IT, TURN THE ...

Apr 10, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance 55,500 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. WHEN DRIVING, ALL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION LIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CAR APPLIES EMERGENCY BRAKING. THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND MUST COME TO A STOP IMMEDIATELY OR THE CAR DOES IT FOR THEM. THE ONLY WAY TO THEN DRIVE AGAIN, IS TO PARK IT, TURN THE ...

Apr 5, 2021 Electrical System

BATTERY KEEPS DYING. SEEMS TO BE A RAMPANT PROBLEM WITH VW ATLAS. HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T73111_DS837472

Apr 5, 2021 Electrical System

BATTERY KEEPS DYING. SEEMS TO BE A RAMPANT PROBLEM WITH VW ATLAS. HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T73111_DS837472

Apr 3, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

THE ENGINE OVERHEATED, STALLED OUT, UNABLE TO RESTART AND SMELLED LIKE GASOLINE AND VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SAYS NEED NEW ENGINE.

Apr 3, 2021 Power Train 80,000 mi

THE ENGINE OVERHEATED, STALLED OUT, UNABLE TO RESTART AND SMELLED LIKE GASOLINE AND VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SAYS NEED NEW ENGINE.

Apr 3, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

THE ENGINE OVERHEATED, STALLED OUT, UNABLE TO RESTART AND SMELLED LIKE GASOLINE AND VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SAYS NEED NEW ENGINE.

Apr 3, 2021 Power Train 80,000 mi

THE ENGINE OVERHEATED, STALLED OUT, UNABLE TO RESTART AND SMELLED LIKE GASOLINE AND VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SAYS NEED NEW ENGINE.

Mar 30, 2021 Electrical System 30,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, SPECIFICALLY WHEN ACCELERATING BUT AT A LOW SPEED (WHEN THE DOORS WOULD NORMALLY AUTO LOCK) THE LOCKS ATTEMPT TO 'UNLOCK' REPEATEDLY. THERE IS ALSO A LIGHT IN THE CARGO AREA THAT DOESN'T TURN ON CONSISTENTLY AND SOMETIMES FLICKERS WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING, IN PARK, AND ...

Mar 30, 2021 Electrical System 30,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, SPECIFICALLY WHEN ACCELERATING BUT AT A LOW SPEED (WHEN THE DOORS WOULD NORMALLY AUTO LOCK) THE LOCKS ATTEMPT TO 'UNLOCK' REPEATEDLY. THERE IS ALSO A LIGHT IN THE CARGO AREA THAT DOESN'T TURN ON CONSISTENTLY AND SOMETIMES FLICKERS WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING, IN PARK, AND ...

Mar 28, 2021 Engine 35,665 mi

3 WEEKS AFTER WE BOUGHT A PRE-OWNED ATLAS FROM A VW DEALER, THE BATTERY DIED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. WE CHECKED-WE DID NOT LEAVE ANYTHING ON IN THE CAR. WE TRIED TO JUMP START IT FOR AN HOUR WITH NO LUCK, SO I GOOGLED IT. THE ATLAS HAS HAD MANY ISSUES WITH ITS BATTERY AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN STRANDED...

Mar 28, 2021 Engine 35,665 mi

3 WEEKS AFTER WE BOUGHT A PRE-OWNED ATLAS FROM A VW DEALER, THE BATTERY DIED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. WE CHECKED-WE DID NOT LEAVE ANYTHING ON IN THE CAR. WE TRIED TO JUMP START IT FOR AN HOUR WITH NO LUCK, SO I GOOGLED IT. THE ATLAS HAS HAD MANY ISSUES WITH ITS BATTERY AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN STRANDED...

Mar 15, 2021 Electrical System

TWO WEEKS AGO, OUR 2018 ATLAS DISPLAYED FAULTY STEERING LOCK. VEHICLE WAS DISABLED AND TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. AFTER $1,300 IN REPAIRS WITH NEW STEERING MODULE, THE VEHICLE DISPLAYS THIS AGAIN, AND WON'T MOVE. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING, T...

Mar 15, 2021 Engine

TWO WEEKS AGO, OUR 2018 ATLAS DISPLAYED FAULTY STEERING LOCK. VEHICLE WAS DISABLED AND TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. AFTER $1,300 IN REPAIRS WITH NEW STEERING MODULE, THE VEHICLE DISPLAYS THIS AGAIN, AND WON'T MOVE. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING, T...

Mar 15, 2021 Steering

TWO WEEKS AGO, OUR 2018 ATLAS DISPLAYED FAULTY STEERING LOCK. VEHICLE WAS DISABLED AND TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. AFTER $1,300 IN REPAIRS WITH NEW STEERING MODULE, THE VEHICLE DISPLAYS THIS AGAIN, AND WON'T MOVE. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING, T...

Mar 15, 2021 Electrical System

TWO WEEKS AGO, OUR 2018 ATLAS DISPLAYED FAULTY STEERING LOCK. VEHICLE WAS DISABLED AND TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. AFTER $1,300 IN REPAIRS WITH NEW STEERING MODULE, THE VEHICLE DISPLAYS THIS AGAIN, AND WON'T MOVE. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING, T...

Mar 15, 2021 Engine

TWO WEEKS AGO, OUR 2018 ATLAS DISPLAYED FAULTY STEERING LOCK. VEHICLE WAS DISABLED AND TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. AFTER $1,300 IN REPAIRS WITH NEW STEERING MODULE, THE VEHICLE DISPLAYS THIS AGAIN, AND WON'T MOVE. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING, T...

Mar 15, 2021 Steering

TWO WEEKS AGO, OUR 2018 ATLAS DISPLAYED FAULTY STEERING LOCK. VEHICLE WAS DISABLED AND TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. AFTER $1,300 IN REPAIRS WITH NEW STEERING MODULE, THE VEHICLE DISPLAYS THIS AGAIN, AND WON'T MOVE. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING, T...

Mar 13, 2021 Electrical System 80,000 mi

OUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SEEM TO HAVE WEIRD MISHAPS. SOMETIMES OUR LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN IF WE CLOSE ALL DOORS AND LOCK THE CAR OUR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF OFTEN. SOMETIMES THE QUICK STARTER/ELECTRIC START WON'T WORK. THIS ALL HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL BE ON WHEN WE START TH...

Mar 13, 2021 Electrical System 80,000 mi

OUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SEEM TO HAVE WEIRD MISHAPS. SOMETIMES OUR LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN IF WE CLOSE ALL DOORS AND LOCK THE CAR OUR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF OFTEN. SOMETIMES THE QUICK STARTER/ELECTRIC START WON'T WORK. THIS ALL HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL BE ON WHEN WE START TH...

Mar 4, 2021 Air Bags 16,700 mi

2018 ATLAS WITH UNDER 17K AND AIR BAG ERROR COMES ON. ALSO LEAKING COOLANT.

Mar 4, 2021 Engine 16,700 mi

2018 ATLAS WITH UNDER 17K AND AIR BAG ERROR COMES ON. ALSO LEAKING COOLANT.

Mar 4, 2021 Air Bags 16,700 mi

2018 ATLAS WITH UNDER 17K AND AIR BAG ERROR COMES ON. ALSO LEAKING COOLANT.

Mar 4, 2021 Engine 16,700 mi

2018 ATLAS WITH UNDER 17K AND AIR BAG ERROR COMES ON. ALSO LEAKING COOLANT.

Feb 27, 2021 Structure 30,000 mi

THE SUNROOF IS LEAKING IN MY 2018 CPO VW ATLAS SEL. THIS IS THE 4TH WEEK SINCE DELIVERED. THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING WATER INTO THE CABIN, MY VISOR LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING ON THE DRIVER SIDE, THERE IS WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE HEADLINE AND A MOLDY ODOR IS BEGINNING TO PERMEATE THE VEHICLE. IT WAS NOTIC...

Feb 27, 2021 Electrical System 30,000 mi

THE SUNROOF IS LEAKING IN MY 2018 CPO VW ATLAS SEL. THIS IS THE 4TH WEEK SINCE DELIVERED. THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING WATER INTO THE CABIN, MY VISOR LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING ON THE DRIVER SIDE, THERE IS WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE HEADLINE AND A MOLDY ODOR IS BEGINNING TO PERMEATE THE VEHICLE. IT WAS NOTIC...

Feb 27, 2021 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

THE SUNROOF IS LEAKING IN MY 2018 CPO VW ATLAS SEL. THIS IS THE 4TH WEEK SINCE DELIVERED. THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING WATER INTO THE CABIN, MY VISOR LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING ON THE DRIVER SIDE, THERE IS WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE HEADLINE AND A MOLDY ODOR IS BEGINNING TO PERMEATE THE VEHICLE. IT WAS NOTIC...

Feb 27, 2021 Structure 30,000 mi

THE SUNROOF IS LEAKING IN MY 2018 CPO VW ATLAS SEL. THIS IS THE 4TH WEEK SINCE DELIVERED. THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING WATER INTO THE CABIN, MY VISOR LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING ON THE DRIVER SIDE, THERE IS WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE HEADLINE AND A MOLDY ODOR IS BEGINNING TO PERMEATE THE VEHICLE. IT WAS NOTIC...

Feb 27, 2021 Electrical System 30,000 mi

THE SUNROOF IS LEAKING IN MY 2018 CPO VW ATLAS SEL. THIS IS THE 4TH WEEK SINCE DELIVERED. THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING WATER INTO THE CABIN, MY VISOR LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING ON THE DRIVER SIDE, THERE IS WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE HEADLINE AND A MOLDY ODOR IS BEGINNING TO PERMEATE THE VEHICLE. IT WAS NOTIC...

Feb 27, 2021 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

THE SUNROOF IS LEAKING IN MY 2018 CPO VW ATLAS SEL. THIS IS THE 4TH WEEK SINCE DELIVERED. THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING WATER INTO THE CABIN, MY VISOR LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING ON THE DRIVER SIDE, THERE IS WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE HEADLINE AND A MOLDY ODOR IS BEGINNING TO PERMEATE THE VEHICLE. IT WAS NOTIC...

Feb 11, 2021 Service Brakes 19,139 mi

THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE LIGHT CAME. THE BRAKE BOOSTER LIGHT APPEARED, THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SPONGY, PULSED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. ADDITIONALLY, THIS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAYS WITH LIGHT TRAFFIC WITH 4-5 CAR LENGTHS WITHIN THE SAME LANES MOVING 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SERVICE SHOP FOR...

Feb 11, 2021 Service Brakes 39,242 mi

THE BRAKE BOOSTER LIGHT APPEARED, THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SPONGY, PULSED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. ADDITIONALLY, THIS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAYS WITH LIGHT TRAFFIC WITH 4-5 CAR LENGTHS WITHIN THE SAME LANES MOVING 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SERVICE SHOP FOR NEARLY A MONTH. THE MANUFACTURER SENT...

Feb 11, 2021 Service Brakes 43,000 mi

THE BRAKE BOOSTER LIGHT APPEARED, THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SPONGY, PULSED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THIS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAYS WITH LIGHT TRAFFIC WITH 4-5 CAR LENGTHS WITHIN THE SAME LANES MOVING 60 MPH AND DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT. THE MANUFACTURER SENT TECHNICIANS/ENGINEERS TO TROUBLESHOOT A...

Feb 11, 2021 Service Brakes 19,139 mi

THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE LIGHT CAME. THE BRAKE BOOSTER LIGHT APPEARED, THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SPONGY, PULSED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. ADDITIONALLY, THIS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAYS WITH LIGHT TRAFFIC WITH 4-5 CAR LENGTHS WITHIN THE SAME LANES MOVING 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SERVICE SHOP FOR...

Feb 11, 2021 Service Brakes 39,242 mi

THE BRAKE BOOSTER LIGHT APPEARED, THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SPONGY, PULSED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. ADDITIONALLY, THIS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAYS WITH LIGHT TRAFFIC WITH 4-5 CAR LENGTHS WITHIN THE SAME LANES MOVING 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SERVICE SHOP FOR NEARLY A MONTH. THE MANUFACTURER SENT...

Feb 11, 2021 Service Brakes 43,000 mi

THE BRAKE BOOSTER LIGHT APPEARED, THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SPONGY, PULSED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THIS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAYS WITH LIGHT TRAFFIC WITH 4-5 CAR LENGTHS WITHIN THE SAME LANES MOVING 60 MPH AND DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT. THE MANUFACTURER SENT TECHNICIANS/ENGINEERS TO TROUBLESHOOT A...

Feb 6, 2021 Seats 19,170 mi

MY 6-YEAR-OLD SON WAS IN THE MIDDLE LEFT SEAT, I PULLED THE CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND DROVE UP TO THE INTERSECTION NEXT TO MY HOME AND APPLIED GENTLE BREAK. HIS SEAT CAME ALL THE WAY IN THE FRONT AND HIS NOSE HIT THE DRIVER SEAT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IT HAS HAPPENED THAT SEAT WAS NOT PROPERLY LOCKED. ...

Feb 6, 2021 Seats 19,170 mi

MY 6-YEAR-OLD SON WAS IN THE MIDDLE LEFT SEAT, I PULLED THE CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND DROVE UP TO THE INTERSECTION NEXT TO MY HOME AND APPLIED GENTLE BREAK. HIS SEAT CAME ALL THE WAY IN THE FRONT AND HIS NOSE HIT THE DRIVER SEAT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IT HAS HAPPENED THAT SEAT WAS NOT PROPERLY LOCKED. ...

Feb 5, 2021 Engine 25,000 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY 18 ATLAS SEL PREMIUM IN AT LEAST 4 TIMES TO HAVE THE COOLANT CHECKI HAVE HAD THE LOW COOLANT WARNING COME ON 3 TIMES STATING THERE IS LOW COOLANT. THERE IS A STRONG BURNING COOLANT SMELL RADIATING FROM MY VEHICLE ON MANY OCCASIONS. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER THEY HAVE DONE OVERNIGHT PR...

Feb 5, 2021 Engine 25,000 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY 18 ATLAS SEL PREMIUM IN AT LEAST 4 TIMES TO HAVE THE COOLANT CHECKI HAVE HAD THE LOW COOLANT WARNING COME ON 3 TIMES STATING THERE IS LOW COOLANT. THERE IS A STRONG BURNING COOLANT SMELL RADIATING FROM MY VEHICLE ON MANY OCCASIONS. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER THEY HAVE DONE OVERNIGHT PR...

Feb 1, 2021 Service Brakes 71,100 mi

I HAVE A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SEL.. THE BREAKS KEEP GOING OUT RANDOMLY AND AN ALARM GOES OFF THAT THE BREAK BOOSTER IS FAULTY... IT MAKES A HORRIBLE CLICKING NOISE LIKE THE BREAKS ARE TRYING TO WORK BUT THERE IS NOTHING FOR LIKE 10-35 SECONDS. IT HAS HAPPENED MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT... I HAVE T...

Feb 1, 2021 Service Brakes 71,100 mi

I HAVE A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SEL.. THE BREAKS KEEP GOING OUT RANDOMLY AND AN ALARM GOES OFF THAT THE BREAK BOOSTER IS FAULTY... IT MAKES A HORRIBLE CLICKING NOISE LIKE THE BREAKS ARE TRYING TO WORK BUT THERE IS NOTHING FOR LIKE 10-35 SECONDS. IT HAS HAPPENED MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT... I HAVE T...

Jan 2, 2021 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

ATLAS IS ON ITS 3RD BATTERY IN 30,000 MILES. WHEN THE BATTERY FAILS IT WILL DIE IN AN INTERSECTION DURING AUTO START STOP. AFTER BOOSTING ELECTRONIC STEERING, BRAKES, ADAPTIVE LIGHTING, REGULAR LIGHTING, BLINKERS ALL FAIL AND OFTEN LIMITS TO 15 MPH

Jan 2, 2021 Electrical System 30,000 mi

ATLAS IS ON ITS 3RD BATTERY IN 30,000 MILES. WHEN THE BATTERY FAILS IT WILL DIE IN AN INTERSECTION DURING AUTO START STOP. AFTER BOOSTING ELECTRONIC STEERING, BRAKES, ADAPTIVE LIGHTING, REGULAR LIGHTING, BLINKERS ALL FAIL AND OFTEN LIMITS TO 15 MPH

Jan 2, 2021 Steering 30,000 mi

ATLAS IS ON ITS 3RD BATTERY IN 30,000 MILES. WHEN THE BATTERY FAILS IT WILL DIE IN AN INTERSECTION DURING AUTO START STOP. AFTER BOOSTING ELECTRONIC STEERING, BRAKES, ADAPTIVE LIGHTING, REGULAR LIGHTING, BLINKERS ALL FAIL AND OFTEN LIMITS TO 15 MPH

Jan 2, 2021 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

ATLAS IS ON ITS 3RD BATTERY IN 30,000 MILES. WHEN THE BATTERY FAILS IT WILL DIE IN AN INTERSECTION DURING AUTO START STOP. AFTER BOOSTING ELECTRONIC STEERING, BRAKES, ADAPTIVE LIGHTING, REGULAR LIGHTING, BLINKERS ALL FAIL AND OFTEN LIMITS TO 15 MPH

Jan 2, 2021 Electrical System 30,000 mi

ATLAS IS ON ITS 3RD BATTERY IN 30,000 MILES. WHEN THE BATTERY FAILS IT WILL DIE IN AN INTERSECTION DURING AUTO START STOP. AFTER BOOSTING ELECTRONIC STEERING, BRAKES, ADAPTIVE LIGHTING, REGULAR LIGHTING, BLINKERS ALL FAIL AND OFTEN LIMITS TO 15 MPH

Jan 2, 2021 Steering 30,000 mi

ATLAS IS ON ITS 3RD BATTERY IN 30,000 MILES. WHEN THE BATTERY FAILS IT WILL DIE IN AN INTERSECTION DURING AUTO START STOP. AFTER BOOSTING ELECTRONIC STEERING, BRAKES, ADAPTIVE LIGHTING, REGULAR LIGHTING, BLINKERS ALL FAIL AND OFTEN LIMITS TO 15 MPH

Dec 11, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 76,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT 76,000 MILES. ALSO REPLACED SENSOR FOR FRONT ASSIST ERROR LESS THAN 1 YEAR AGO AND IT'S NOW GIVING WARNING LIGHT AGAIN. VW SAYING I HAVE TO PAY $450 TO RECALIBRATE.

Dec 11, 2020 Forward Collision Avoidance 76,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT 76,000 MILES. ALSO REPLACED SENSOR FOR FRONT ASSIST ERROR LESS THAN 1 YEAR AGO AND IT'S NOW GIVING WARNING LIGHT AGAIN. VW SAYING I HAVE TO PAY $450 TO RECALIBRATE.

Dec 11, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 76,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT 76,000 MILES. ALSO REPLACED SENSOR FOR FRONT ASSIST ERROR LESS THAN 1 YEAR AGO AND IT'S NOW GIVING WARNING LIGHT AGAIN. VW SAYING I HAVE TO PAY $450 TO RECALIBRATE.

Dec 11, 2020 Forward Collision Avoidance 76,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT 76,000 MILES. ALSO REPLACED SENSOR FOR FRONT ASSIST ERROR LESS THAN 1 YEAR AGO AND IT'S NOW GIVING WARNING LIGHT AGAIN. VW SAYING I HAVE TO PAY $450 TO RECALIBRATE.

Dec 3, 2020 Electrical System

CAR RANDOMLY PUTS TRANSMISSION INTO EMERGENCY MODE

Dec 3, 2020 Engine

CAR RANDOMLY PUTS TRANSMISSION INTO EMERGENCY MODE

Dec 3, 2020 Power Train

CAR RANDOMLY PUTS TRANSMISSION INTO EMERGENCY MODE

Dec 3, 2020 Electrical System

CAR RANDOMLY PUTS TRANSMISSION INTO EMERGENCY MODE

Dec 3, 2020 Engine

CAR RANDOMLY PUTS TRANSMISSION INTO EMERGENCY MODE

Dec 3, 2020 Power Train

CAR RANDOMLY PUTS TRANSMISSION INTO EMERGENCY MODE

Nov 19, 2020 Air Bags

CAR INDICATING AIR BAG PROBLEMS. SAYING AIR BAG ERROR.

Nov 19, 2020 Air Bags

CAR INDICATING AIR BAG PROBLEMS. SAYING AIR BAG ERROR.

Nov 2, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 50,676 mi

ON A DOWN HILL GRADE THE FUEL TANK STOPS DELIVERING FUEL WHEN THE TANK IS AT A 25% LEVEL

Nov 2, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 50,676 mi

ON A DOWN HILL GRADE THE FUEL TANK STOPS DELIVERING FUEL WHEN THE TANK IS AT A 25% LEVEL

Oct 14, 2020 Air Bags

AIRBAG ERROR MESSAGE ON DASHBOARD/LIGHT ILLUMINATED. 2018 VW ATLAS 20K MILES

Oct 14, 2020 Air Bags

AIRBAG ERROR MESSAGE ON DASHBOARD/LIGHT ILLUMINATED. 2018 VW ATLAS 20K MILES

Oct 13, 2020 Seat Belts 16,520 mi

MY WIFE AND I HAVE A 2018 ATLAS. WE HAVE TWO CHILDREN, AND THEIR CAR SEATS ARE PLACED ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS. WE HAVE BEEN NOTICING THAT THE LATCH FOR THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES SECURING THEIR CAR SEATS WERE COMING UNDONE. IT WOULD LATCH DOWN AND WE WOULD PULL IT TO CONFIRM IT'S SECURELY LATCHED. TH...

Oct 13, 2020 Seat Belts 16,520 mi

MY WIFE AND I HAVE A 2018 ATLAS. WE HAVE TWO CHILDREN, AND THEIR CAR SEATS ARE PLACED ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS. WE HAVE BEEN NOTICING THAT THE LATCH FOR THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES SECURING THEIR CAR SEATS WERE COMING UNDONE. IT WOULD LATCH DOWN AND WE WOULD PULL IT TO CONFIRM IT'S SECURELY LATCHED. TH...

Sep 30, 2020 Electrical System 38,000 mi

BLIND SPOT AWARENESS SOMETIMES DOES NOT ALERT TP CARS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE BLIND SPOT LIGHT REMAINS ON AFTER A TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED AND COMES ON WHILE ON SOME ROADWAYS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE VEHICLE IS MOVING DURING THESE PROBLEMS. ONGOING PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR

Sep 30, 2020 Electrical System 38,000 mi

BLIND SPOT AWARENESS SOMETIMES DOES NOT ALERT TP CARS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE BLIND SPOT LIGHT REMAINS ON AFTER A TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED AND COMES ON WHILE ON SOME ROADWAYS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE VEHICLE IS MOVING DURING THESE PROBLEMS. ONGOING PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR

Sep 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A 2018 VW ATLAS SE NOTICED THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO OPEN THE TRUNK OR BACKDOOR FROM WITHIN THE CAR. THIS HAS TO BE DONE FROM THE OUTSIDE AT ALL TIMES. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURE VW CUSTOMER CARE 1-800-822-8987 AND I WAS INFORMED I NEED TO UPGRADE TO THE NEXT TRIM TO GET THE ABILIT...

Sep 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A 2018 VW ATLAS SE NOTICED THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO OPEN THE TRUNK OR BACKDOOR FROM WITHIN THE CAR. THIS HAS TO BE DONE FROM THE OUTSIDE AT ALL TIMES. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURE VW CUSTOMER CARE 1-800-822-8987 AND I WAS INFORMED I NEED TO UPGRADE TO THE NEXT TRIM TO GET THE ABILIT...

Aug 28, 2020 Service Brakes 34,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT TURN OFF ONCE PRESSED. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THREE WEEKS.

Aug 28, 2020 Service Brakes 34,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT TURN OFF ONCE PRESSED. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THREE WEEKS.

Aug 21, 2020 Service Brakes 37,500 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, ENGINE AND BRAKES STOP WORKING 2 TIMES. GOT THE CAR IN THE VW SHOP , THEY SAID IT WAS A LOOSE FUSE CONNECTOR. THEY "FIX IT" AND 2 DAYS LATER WE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. CAR WILL BE BACK ON SHOP. CALLED VW EACH TIME, OPENED A CASE WITH THEM TO.

Aug 21, 2020 Engine 37,500 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, ENGINE AND BRAKES STOP WORKING 2 TIMES. GOT THE CAR IN THE VW SHOP , THEY SAID IT WAS A LOOSE FUSE CONNECTOR. THEY "FIX IT" AND 2 DAYS LATER WE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. CAR WILL BE BACK ON SHOP. CALLED VW EACH TIME, OPENED A CASE WITH THEM TO.

Aug 21, 2020 Service Brakes 37,500 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, ENGINE AND BRAKES STOP WORKING 2 TIMES. GOT THE CAR IN THE VW SHOP , THEY SAID IT WAS A LOOSE FUSE CONNECTOR. THEY "FIX IT" AND 2 DAYS LATER WE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. CAR WILL BE BACK ON SHOP. CALLED VW EACH TIME, OPENED A CASE WITH THEM TO.

Aug 21, 2020 Engine 37,500 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, ENGINE AND BRAKES STOP WORKING 2 TIMES. GOT THE CAR IN THE VW SHOP , THEY SAID IT WAS A LOOSE FUSE CONNECTOR. THEY "FIX IT" AND 2 DAYS LATER WE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. CAR WILL BE BACK ON SHOP. CALLED VW EACH TIME, OPENED A CASE WITH THEM TO.

Aug 6, 2020 Service Brakes 25,000 mi

I'VE HAD SCARY PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE ASSIST AND LANE ASSIST. WITH LANE ASSIST THE VEHICLE HAS MADE SUDDEN VIOLENT TURNS TO STAY IN A LANE. SOMETIMES IF THERE'S A GAP IN THE ROAD LINES (SUCH AS A TURN LANE) LANE ASSIST CAN BE UNPREDICTABLE. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WORKS FINE BUT I'VE HAD SEVERAL INS...

Aug 6, 2020 Steering 25,000 mi

I'VE HAD SCARY PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE ASSIST AND LANE ASSIST. WITH LANE ASSIST THE VEHICLE HAS MADE SUDDEN VIOLENT TURNS TO STAY IN A LANE. SOMETIMES IF THERE'S A GAP IN THE ROAD LINES (SUCH AS A TURN LANE) LANE ASSIST CAN BE UNPREDICTABLE. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WORKS FINE BUT I'VE HAD SEVERAL INS...

Aug 6, 2020 Service Brakes 25,000 mi

I'VE HAD SCARY PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE ASSIST AND LANE ASSIST. WITH LANE ASSIST THE VEHICLE HAS MADE SUDDEN VIOLENT TURNS TO STAY IN A LANE. SOMETIMES IF THERE'S A GAP IN THE ROAD LINES (SUCH AS A TURN LANE) LANE ASSIST CAN BE UNPREDICTABLE. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WORKS FINE BUT I'VE HAD SEVERAL INS...

Aug 6, 2020 Steering 25,000 mi

I'VE HAD SCARY PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE ASSIST AND LANE ASSIST. WITH LANE ASSIST THE VEHICLE HAS MADE SUDDEN VIOLENT TURNS TO STAY IN A LANE. SOMETIMES IF THERE'S A GAP IN THE ROAD LINES (SUCH AS A TURN LANE) LANE ASSIST CAN BE UNPREDICTABLE. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WORKS FINE BUT I'VE HAD SEVERAL INS...

Jul 23, 2020 Electrical System 30,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, TURNED CAR ON AND LIGHTS INDICATED LOW VOLTAGE AND TURNED CAR OFF. TURNED CAR BACK ON SO CAR COULD CHARGE BATTERY BUT A/C WASN'T WORKING AND POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING SO PUT IN REVERSE TO SEE IF IT WAS A FAULT AND START DRIVING AND EVERYTHING DIED INSTANTLY AND CAR HA...

Jul 23, 2020 Steering 30,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, TURNED CAR ON AND LIGHTS INDICATED LOW VOLTAGE AND TURNED CAR OFF. TURNED CAR BACK ON SO CAR COULD CHARGE BATTERY BUT A/C WASN'T WORKING AND POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING SO PUT IN REVERSE TO SEE IF IT WAS A FAULT AND START DRIVING AND EVERYTHING DIED INSTANTLY AND CAR HA...

Jul 23, 2020 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, TURNED CAR ON AND LIGHTS INDICATED LOW VOLTAGE AND TURNED CAR OFF. TURNED CAR BACK ON SO CAR COULD CHARGE BATTERY BUT A/C WASN'T WORKING AND POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING SO PUT IN REVERSE TO SEE IF IT WAS A FAULT AND START DRIVING AND EVERYTHING DIED INSTANTLY AND CAR HA...

Jul 23, 2020 Electrical System 30,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, TURNED CAR ON AND LIGHTS INDICATED LOW VOLTAGE AND TURNED CAR OFF. TURNED CAR BACK ON SO CAR COULD CHARGE BATTERY BUT A/C WASN'T WORKING AND POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING SO PUT IN REVERSE TO SEE IF IT WAS A FAULT AND START DRIVING AND EVERYTHING DIED INSTANTLY AND CAR HA...

Jul 23, 2020 Steering 30,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, TURNED CAR ON AND LIGHTS INDICATED LOW VOLTAGE AND TURNED CAR OFF. TURNED CAR BACK ON SO CAR COULD CHARGE BATTERY BUT A/C WASN'T WORKING AND POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING SO PUT IN REVERSE TO SEE IF IT WAS A FAULT AND START DRIVING AND EVERYTHING DIED INSTANTLY AND CAR HA...

Jul 23, 2020 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, TURNED CAR ON AND LIGHTS INDICATED LOW VOLTAGE AND TURNED CAR OFF. TURNED CAR BACK ON SO CAR COULD CHARGE BATTERY BUT A/C WASN'T WORKING AND POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING SO PUT IN REVERSE TO SEE IF IT WAS A FAULT AND START DRIVING AND EVERYTHING DIED INSTANTLY AND CAR HA...

Jul 2, 2020 Engine 41,000 mi

UNEXPLAINABLE LOSS OF COOLANT. MY CAR WAS 4 TIMES AT DEALERSHIP AND THEY NEVER FIND ANY LEAKS BUT I'M LOOSING COOLANT AND SOMETIMES IT CAN SMELL IT EVAPORATE WHEN I PARK MY CAR.

Jul 2, 2020 Engine 41,000 mi

UNEXPLAINABLE LOSS OF COOLANT. MY CAR WAS 4 TIMES AT DEALERSHIP AND THEY NEVER FIND ANY LEAKS BUT I'M LOOSING COOLANT AND SOMETIMES IT CAN SMELL IT EVAPORATE WHEN I PARK MY CAR.

Jun 26, 2020 Unknown Or Other 33,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WHEN ROLLING DOWN WOULD STOP HALFWAY DOWN INCONSISTENTLY THEN WOULD JUST FALL IF YOU TRIED TO ROLL IT DOWN. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER DIAGNOSTICS IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THE PIN. *TR

Jun 26, 2020 Unknown Or Other 33,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WHEN ROLLING DOWN WOULD STOP HALFWAY DOWN INCONSISTENTLY THEN WOULD JUST FALL IF YOU TRIED TO ROLL IT DOWN. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER DIAGNOSTICS IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THE PIN. *TR

Jun 10, 2020 Suspension 13,000 mi

THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED 5" TO 6" AFTER DRIVING APPROX. 400MILES. THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL IS 1.5" FROM THE TIRE & THE PASSENGER SIDE IS 2" AWAY. THE WHEEL WELL HAS A "WARPED" WHEEL WELL. THE SPRINGS SEEMS TO BE LOCKED OR DROPPED. LOOKING AT THE ATLAS IN PROFILE THE REAR IS LOWER THAN THE F...

Jun 10, 2020 Suspension 13,000 mi

THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED 5" TO 6" AFTER DRIVING APPROX. 400MILES. THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL IS 1.5" FROM THE TIRE & THE PASSENGER SIDE IS 2" AWAY. THE WHEEL WELL HAS A "WARPED" WHEEL WELL. THE SPRINGS SEEMS TO BE LOCKED OR DROPPED. LOOKING AT THE ATLAS IN PROFILE THE REAR IS LOWER THAN THE F...

Mar 19, 2020 Electrical System

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BEING UNRESPONSIVE. *LD CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL ISSUES SINCE PURCHASING IT. ON 05/07/18 , WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, VEHICLE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ON 02/21/19 THE VEH...

Mar 19, 2020 Equipment

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BEING UNRESPONSIVE. *LD CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL ISSUES SINCE PURCHASING IT. ON 05/07/18 , WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, VEHICLE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ON 02/21/19 THE VEH...

Mar 19, 2020 Engine

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BEING UNRESPONSIVE. *LD CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL ISSUES SINCE PURCHASING IT. ON 05/07/18 , WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, VEHICLE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ON 02/21/19 THE VEH...

Mar 19, 2020 Electrical System

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BEING UNRESPONSIVE. *LD CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL ISSUES SINCE PURCHASING IT. ON 05/07/18 , WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, VEHICLE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ON 02/21/19 THE VEH...

Mar 19, 2020 Equipment

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BEING UNRESPONSIVE. *LD CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL ISSUES SINCE PURCHASING IT. ON 05/07/18 , WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, VEHICLE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ON 02/21/19 THE VEH...

Mar 19, 2020 Engine

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BEING UNRESPONSIVE. *LD CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL ISSUES SINCE PURCHASING IT. ON 05/07/18 , WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, VEHICLE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ON 02/21/19 THE VEH...

Mar 5, 2020 Service Brakes 30,500 mi

MARCH 5, 2020. 2018 VW ATLAS, 2017 MID-YEAR DELIVERY. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OF EMERGENCY BRAKING BEING PERFORMED BY THE CAR WITHOUT DRIVING CONDITION NEEDING THE SAFETY INTERVENTION. THERE HAVE BEEN FIVE OCCURRENCES TO DATE WITH THE VEHICLE: 1. DRIVING I-75 IN TO ATLANTA --WHILE DRIVI...

Mar 5, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 30,500 mi

MARCH 5, 2020. 2018 VW ATLAS, 2017 MID-YEAR DELIVERY. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OF EMERGENCY BRAKING BEING PERFORMED BY THE CAR WITHOUT DRIVING CONDITION NEEDING THE SAFETY INTERVENTION. THERE HAVE BEEN FIVE OCCURRENCES TO DATE WITH THE VEHICLE: 1. DRIVING I-75 IN TO ATLANTA --WHILE DRIVI...

Mar 5, 2020 Unknown Or Other 30,500 mi

MARCH 5, 2020. 2018 VW ATLAS, 2017 MID-YEAR DELIVERY. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OF EMERGENCY BRAKING BEING PERFORMED BY THE CAR WITHOUT DRIVING CONDITION NEEDING THE SAFETY INTERVENTION. THERE HAVE BEEN FIVE OCCURRENCES TO DATE WITH THE VEHICLE: 1. DRIVING I-75 IN TO ATLANTA --WHILE DRIVI...

Mar 5, 2020 Service Brakes 30,500 mi

MARCH 5, 2020. 2018 VW ATLAS, 2017 MID-YEAR DELIVERY. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OF EMERGENCY BRAKING BEING PERFORMED BY THE CAR WITHOUT DRIVING CONDITION NEEDING THE SAFETY INTERVENTION. THERE HAVE BEEN FIVE OCCURRENCES TO DATE WITH THE VEHICLE: 1. DRIVING I-75 IN TO ATLANTA --WHILE DRIVI...

Mar 5, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 30,500 mi

MARCH 5, 2020. 2018 VW ATLAS, 2017 MID-YEAR DELIVERY. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OF EMERGENCY BRAKING BEING PERFORMED BY THE CAR WITHOUT DRIVING CONDITION NEEDING THE SAFETY INTERVENTION. THERE HAVE BEEN FIVE OCCURRENCES TO DATE WITH THE VEHICLE: 1. DRIVING I-75 IN TO ATLANTA --WHILE DRIVI...

Mar 5, 2020 Unknown Or Other 30,500 mi

MARCH 5, 2020. 2018 VW ATLAS, 2017 MID-YEAR DELIVERY. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OF EMERGENCY BRAKING BEING PERFORMED BY THE CAR WITHOUT DRIVING CONDITION NEEDING THE SAFETY INTERVENTION. THERE HAVE BEEN FIVE OCCURRENCES TO DATE WITH THE VEHICLE: 1. DRIVING I-75 IN TO ATLANTA --WHILE DRIVI...

Mar 4, 2020 Power Train 40,000 mi

ERROR MESSAGE: 'TRANSMISSION IN EMERGENCY MODE. YOU CAN CONTINUE DRIVING'. CAR RUNS FINE. IF YOU STOP THE CAR. PLACE IT IN PARK. TURN IT OFF. AND RESTART, THE MESSAGE MAY GO AWAY. USUALLY IT COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED, AND SHIFTED INTO REAR OR DRIVE. FEELS LIKE A FALSE POSITIVE. PERHAPS A SMAL...

Mar 4, 2020 Power Train 40,000 mi

ERROR MESSAGE: 'TRANSMISSION IN EMERGENCY MODE. YOU CAN CONTINUE DRIVING'. CAR RUNS FINE. IF YOU STOP THE CAR. PLACE IT IN PARK. TURN IT OFF. AND RESTART, THE MESSAGE MAY GO AWAY. USUALLY IT COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED, AND SHIFTED INTO REAR OR DRIVE. FEELS LIKE A FALSE POSITIVE. PERHAPS A SMAL...

Feb 15, 2020 Service Brakes 25,000 mi

THE FAULTY BRAKE BOOST WARNING CONTINUES TO COME ON WHILE DRIVING EVEN AFTER BEING "FIXED" BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CARS BRAKES LOCKED UP ON ME WHEN I WAS REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPOT? THEN THE CAR TURNED COMPLETELY OFF?? I HAD TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON AND CONTINUE TO PARK?? THERE WAS ALSO AN AUTO STA...

Feb 15, 2020 Unknown Or Other 25,000 mi

THE FAULTY BRAKE BOOST WARNING CONTINUES TO COME ON WHILE DRIVING EVEN AFTER BEING "FIXED" BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CARS BRAKES LOCKED UP ON ME WHEN I WAS REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPOT? THEN THE CAR TURNED COMPLETELY OFF?? I HAD TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON AND CONTINUE TO PARK?? THERE WAS ALSO AN AUTO STA...

Feb 15, 2020 Unknown Or Other 25,000 mi

I FORGOT TO ADD IN MY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT THAT WHEN THE FAULTY BOOSTER WARNING CAME ON SO DID MY EMERGENCY BRAKE AND I WAS HAULTED WHILE DRIVING AND THIS REALLY FREAKED ME OUT AS I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND THE REASON I PURCHASED THE CAR WAS FOR ALL THE SAFETY FEATURES AND NOW I FEEL THE EXACT OPPOSITE!

Feb 15, 2020 Service Brakes 25,000 mi

THE FAULTY BRAKE BOOST WARNING CONTINUES TO COME ON WHILE DRIVING EVEN AFTER BEING "FIXED" BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CARS BRAKES LOCKED UP ON ME WHEN I WAS REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPOT? THEN THE CAR TURNED COMPLETELY OFF?? I HAD TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON AND CONTINUE TO PARK?? THERE WAS ALSO AN AUTO STA...

Feb 15, 2020 Unknown Or Other 25,000 mi

THE FAULTY BRAKE BOOST WARNING CONTINUES TO COME ON WHILE DRIVING EVEN AFTER BEING "FIXED" BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CARS BRAKES LOCKED UP ON ME WHEN I WAS REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPOT? THEN THE CAR TURNED COMPLETELY OFF?? I HAD TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON AND CONTINUE TO PARK?? THERE WAS ALSO AN AUTO STA...

Feb 15, 2020 Unknown Or Other 25,000 mi

I FORGOT TO ADD IN MY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT THAT WHEN THE FAULTY BOOSTER WARNING CAME ON SO DID MY EMERGENCY BRAKE AND I WAS HAULTED WHILE DRIVING AND THIS REALLY FREAKED ME OUT AS I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND THE REASON I PURCHASED THE CAR WAS FOR ALL THE SAFETY FEATURES AND NOW I FEEL THE EXACT OPPOSITE!

Feb 7, 2020 Visibility/wiper 16,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR VEHICLE DOWN THE FREEWAY OUR SUNROOF UNEXPECTEDLY EXPLODED OUTWARDS. THE GLASS IS CLEARLY FORCED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. VW DEALERSHIP AND VW GLASS EXPERT CONCLUDED THAT THERE WAS NO SIGN OF OUTSIDE INTRUSION THAT WOULD OF CAUSED THE GLASS TO BREAK. FORTUNATELY, THAT MORNING WE CLOSED...

Feb 7, 2020 Visibility/wiper 16,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR VEHICLE DOWN THE FREEWAY OUR SUNROOF UNEXPECTEDLY EXPLODED OUTWARDS. THE GLASS IS CLEARLY FORCED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. VW DEALERSHIP AND VW GLASS EXPERT CONCLUDED THAT THERE WAS NO SIGN OF OUTSIDE INTRUSION THAT WOULD OF CAUSED THE GLASS TO BREAK. FORTUNATELY, THAT MORNING WE CLOSED...

Feb 4, 2020 Service Brakes 34,000 mi

AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNING THE CAR, AND ABOUT 34K MILES, I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH THE ROTOR AND PADS OF THE FRONT BRAKES. THE PART OF THE ROTOR FACING THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WERE GAUGED ABOUT 2MM DEEP BY THE PADS. THOSE PADS STILL HAD ABOUT 2MM LEFT OF LIFE ACCORDING TO THE TECH. THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF...

Feb 4, 2020 Service Brakes 34,000 mi

AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNING THE CAR, AND ABOUT 34K MILES, I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH THE ROTOR AND PADS OF THE FRONT BRAKES. THE PART OF THE ROTOR FACING THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WERE GAUGED ABOUT 2MM DEEP BY THE PADS. THOSE PADS STILL HAD ABOUT 2MM LEFT OF LIFE ACCORDING TO THE TECH. THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF...

Feb 2, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 20,000 mi

I OWN A VW ATLAS WHICH IS 2 MONTHS OLD. BATTERY DIED ALL OF A SUDDEN 2 MONTHS BACK. HAD TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE. COUPLE OF DAYS BACK BATTERY WAS COMPLETE DOWN AGAIN. I USED THE CAR EVERYDAY BEFORE BATTERY WENT COLD IN MY GARAGE.

Feb 2, 2020 Electrical System 20,000 mi

I OWN A VW ATLAS WHICH IS 2 MONTHS OLD. BATTERY DIED ALL OF A SUDDEN 2 MONTHS BACK. HAD TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE. COUPLE OF DAYS BACK BATTERY WAS COMPLETE DOWN AGAIN. I USED THE CAR EVERYDAY BEFORE BATTERY WENT COLD IN MY GARAGE.

Feb 2, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 20,000 mi

I OWN A VW ATLAS WHICH IS 2 MONTHS OLD. BATTERY DIED ALL OF A SUDDEN 2 MONTHS BACK. HAD TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE. COUPLE OF DAYS BACK BATTERY WAS COMPLETE DOWN AGAIN. I USED THE CAR EVERYDAY BEFORE BATTERY WENT COLD IN MY GARAGE.

Feb 2, 2020 Electrical System 20,000 mi

I OWN A VW ATLAS WHICH IS 2 MONTHS OLD. BATTERY DIED ALL OF A SUDDEN 2 MONTHS BACK. HAD TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE. COUPLE OF DAYS BACK BATTERY WAS COMPLETE DOWN AGAIN. I USED THE CAR EVERYDAY BEFORE BATTERY WENT COLD IN MY GARAGE.

Jan 28, 2020 Air Bags 52,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON AT LEAST 10-12 OCCASIONS AS OF TODAY, 1/28/20, THE ERROR:AIRBAG MESSAGE HAS POPPED UP ON OUR SCREEN BEHIND STEERING WHEEL BOTH WITH A PASSENGER PRESENT AND WITHOUT. THEN THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATES THAT BOTH AIRBAGS ARE TURNED OFF. ALSO, THERE APPEARS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL IS...

Jan 28, 2020 Exterior Lighting 52,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON AT LEAST 10-12 OCCASIONS AS OF TODAY, 1/28/20, THE ERROR:AIRBAG MESSAGE HAS POPPED UP ON OUR SCREEN BEHIND STEERING WHEEL BOTH WITH A PASSENGER PRESENT AND WITHOUT. THEN THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATES THAT BOTH AIRBAGS ARE TURNED OFF. ALSO, THERE APPEARS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL IS...

Jan 28, 2020 Air Bags 52,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON AT LEAST 10-12 OCCASIONS AS OF TODAY, 1/28/20, THE ERROR:AIRBAG MESSAGE HAS POPPED UP ON OUR SCREEN BEHIND STEERING WHEEL BOTH WITH A PASSENGER PRESENT AND WITHOUT. THEN THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATES THAT BOTH AIRBAGS ARE TURNED OFF. ALSO, THERE APPEARS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL IS...

Jan 28, 2020 Exterior Lighting 52,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON AT LEAST 10-12 OCCASIONS AS OF TODAY, 1/28/20, THE ERROR:AIRBAG MESSAGE HAS POPPED UP ON OUR SCREEN BEHIND STEERING WHEEL BOTH WITH A PASSENGER PRESENT AND WITHOUT. THEN THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATES THAT BOTH AIRBAGS ARE TURNED OFF. ALSO, THERE APPEARS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL IS...

Jan 21, 2020 Engine 24,600 mi

NEEDS NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER. NEEDS EXCESSIVE GAS. TOLD TO JUST KEEP DRIVING UNTIL BACK ORDERED CATALYTIC CONVERTER COMES IN. I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE ESPECIALLY WITH MY CHILDREN. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM AND VW DEFINITELY HAS A PROBLEM AND HAS NOT VOLUNTARILY...

Jan 21, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 24,600 mi

NEEDS NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER. NEEDS EXCESSIVE GAS. TOLD TO JUST KEEP DRIVING UNTIL BACK ORDERED CATALYTIC CONVERTER COMES IN. I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE ESPECIALLY WITH MY CHILDREN. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM AND VW DEFINITELY HAS A PROBLEM AND HAS NOT VOLUNTARILY...

Jan 21, 2020 Engine 24,600 mi

NEEDS NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER. NEEDS EXCESSIVE GAS. TOLD TO JUST KEEP DRIVING UNTIL BACK ORDERED CATALYTIC CONVERTER COMES IN. I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE ESPECIALLY WITH MY CHILDREN. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM AND VW DEFINITELY HAS A PROBLEM AND HAS NOT VOLUNTARILY...

Jan 21, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 24,600 mi

NEEDS NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER. NEEDS EXCESSIVE GAS. TOLD TO JUST KEEP DRIVING UNTIL BACK ORDERED CATALYTIC CONVERTER COMES IN. I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE ESPECIALLY WITH MY CHILDREN. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM AND VW DEFINITELY HAS A PROBLEM AND HAS NOT VOLUNTARILY...

Jan 20, 2020 Service Brakes 49,800 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEMS HAVE ENGAGED AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES. MOST RECENTLY, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED WHEN SAFELY MERGING WITH PROPER SIGNALING FROM THE RIGHT LANE, WHICH WAS ENDING, TO THE NEXT TO THE LEFT LANE WHEN THE ONLY VEHICL...

Jan 20, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 49,800 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEMS HAVE ENGAGED AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES. MOST RECENTLY, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED WHEN SAFELY MERGING WITH PROPER SIGNALING FROM THE RIGHT LANE, WHICH WAS ENDING, TO THE NEXT TO THE LEFT LANE WHEN THE ONLY VEHICL...

Jan 20, 2020 Steering 49,800 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEMS HAVE ENGAGED AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES. MOST RECENTLY, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED WHEN SAFELY MERGING WITH PROPER SIGNALING FROM THE RIGHT LANE, WHICH WAS ENDING, TO THE NEXT TO THE LEFT LANE WHEN THE ONLY VEHICL...

Jan 20, 2020 Service Brakes 49,800 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEMS HAVE ENGAGED AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES. MOST RECENTLY, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED WHEN SAFELY MERGING WITH PROPER SIGNALING FROM THE RIGHT LANE, WHICH WAS ENDING, TO THE NEXT TO THE LEFT LANE WHEN THE ONLY VEHICL...

Jan 20, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 49,800 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEMS HAVE ENGAGED AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES. MOST RECENTLY, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED WHEN SAFELY MERGING WITH PROPER SIGNALING FROM THE RIGHT LANE, WHICH WAS ENDING, TO THE NEXT TO THE LEFT LANE WHEN THE ONLY VEHICL...

Jan 20, 2020 Steering 49,800 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEMS HAVE ENGAGED AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES. MOST RECENTLY, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED WHEN SAFELY MERGING WITH PROPER SIGNALING FROM THE RIGHT LANE, WHICH WAS ENDING, TO THE NEXT TO THE LEFT LANE WHEN THE ONLY VEHICL...

Jan 15, 2020 Air Bags 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH, SHE HAD HIT A STORM DRAIN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHICH CAUSED ALL SIDE CURTAIN AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AS THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE POLICE WERE CALLED AND A PO...

Jan 15, 2020 Air Bags 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH, SHE HAD HIT A STORM DRAIN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHICH CAUSED ALL SIDE CURTAIN AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AS THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE POLICE WERE CALLED AND A PO...

Jan 10, 2020 Engine 27,500 mi

THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY. VW REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER FUEL RAILS AND THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ON THE FIRST SERVICE VISIT. I COULD STILL SMELL THE GAS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, NOT INSIDE, WHEN I LEFT THE SERVICE BAY. I RETURNED IT AN...

Jan 10, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 27,500 mi

THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY. VW REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER FUEL RAILS AND THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ON THE FIRST SERVICE VISIT. I COULD STILL SMELL THE GAS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, NOT INSIDE, WHEN I LEFT THE SERVICE BAY. I RETURNED IT AN...

Jan 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other 27,500 mi

THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY. VW REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER FUEL RAILS AND THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ON THE FIRST SERVICE VISIT. I COULD STILL SMELL THE GAS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, NOT INSIDE, WHEN I LEFT THE SERVICE BAY. I RETURNED IT AN...

Jan 10, 2020 Engine 27,500 mi

THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY. VW REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER FUEL RAILS AND THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ON THE FIRST SERVICE VISIT. I COULD STILL SMELL THE GAS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, NOT INSIDE, WHEN I LEFT THE SERVICE BAY. I RETURNED IT AN...

Jan 10, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 27,500 mi

THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY. VW REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER FUEL RAILS AND THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ON THE FIRST SERVICE VISIT. I COULD STILL SMELL THE GAS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, NOT INSIDE, WHEN I LEFT THE SERVICE BAY. I RETURNED IT AN...

Jan 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other 27,500 mi

THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY. VW REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER FUEL RAILS AND THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ON THE FIRST SERVICE VISIT. I COULD STILL SMELL THE GAS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, NOT INSIDE, WHEN I LEFT THE SERVICE BAY. I RETURNED IT AN...

Dec 30, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH FUEL INJECTOR WHERE THE MANUFACTURER ADVISE TO CHANGE THE ALL INJECTORS AFTER 100K MILES . WHERE THEY SENDING ME TO PAY FOR THIS EXPENSES. THE ACC AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL ALSO FAILED WHERE THEY CHARGING $600 TO REPROGRAM THE SYSTEM FOR SOME REASON STOP WORKING HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN...

Dec 30, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH FUEL INJECTOR WHERE THE MANUFACTURER ADVISE TO CHANGE THE ALL INJECTORS AFTER 100K MILES . WHERE THEY SENDING ME TO PAY FOR THIS EXPENSES. THE ACC AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL ALSO FAILED WHERE THEY CHARGING $600 TO REPROGRAM THE SYSTEM FOR SOME REASON STOP WORKING HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN...

Dec 30, 2019 Engine 18,500 mi

BATTERY HAS BEEN DYING AND WAS DEAD THIS MORNING. 2 YEAR OLD CAR IN SAN DIEGO TEMPERATE WEATHER. 18K MILES. FROM FORUMS, IT SEEMS THIS CAR HAS FAULTY STOCK BATTERIES THAT CANNOT SUSTAIN THE START/STOP STRAIN ON THE BATTERIES. HAVING TO TAKE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPLACEMENT. UNCERTAIN THEY WILL PROPER...

Dec 30, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH FUEL INJECTOR WHERE THE MANUFACTURER ADVISE TO CHANGE THE ALL INJECTORS AFTER 100K MILES . WHERE THEY SENDING ME TO PAY FOR THIS EXPENSES. THE ACC AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL ALSO FAILED WHERE THEY CHARGING $600 TO REPROGRAM THE SYSTEM FOR SOME REASON STOP WORKING HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN...

Dec 30, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH FUEL INJECTOR WHERE THE MANUFACTURER ADVISE TO CHANGE THE ALL INJECTORS AFTER 100K MILES . WHERE THEY SENDING ME TO PAY FOR THIS EXPENSES. THE ACC AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL ALSO FAILED WHERE THEY CHARGING $600 TO REPROGRAM THE SYSTEM FOR SOME REASON STOP WORKING HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN...

Dec 30, 2019 Engine 18,500 mi

BATTERY HAS BEEN DYING AND WAS DEAD THIS MORNING. 2 YEAR OLD CAR IN SAN DIEGO TEMPERATE WEATHER. 18K MILES. FROM FORUMS, IT SEEMS THIS CAR HAS FAULTY STOCK BATTERIES THAT CANNOT SUSTAIN THE START/STOP STRAIN ON THE BATTERIES. HAVING TO TAKE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPLACEMENT. UNCERTAIN THEY WILL PROPER...

Dec 19, 2019 Service Brakes 20,425 mi

ROTARS ARE WARPED AFTER REPORTING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES TO THE DEALER ON OCT 6,2017 CURRENT MILEAGE IS 27,000

Dec 19, 2019 Service Brakes 20,425 mi

ROTARS ARE WARPED AFTER REPORTING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES TO THE DEALER ON OCT 6,2017 CURRENT MILEAGE IS 27,000

Dec 17, 2019 Electrical System 41,000 mi

CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW 2/15/2018. HAS 41000 MILES AND DEALER MAINTAINED. MY WIFE WAS AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A 1 YEAR OLD AND 4 YEAR OLD IN THE CAR WHEN AUTO SHUTOFF OCCURRED. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. MY WIFE HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD WITH THE KIDS IN THE CAR A...

Dec 17, 2019 Electrical System 41,000 mi

CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW 2/15/2018. HAS 41000 MILES AND DEALER MAINTAINED. MY WIFE WAS AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A 1 YEAR OLD AND 4 YEAR OLD IN THE CAR WHEN AUTO SHUTOFF OCCURRED. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. MY WIFE HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD WITH THE KIDS IN THE CAR A...

Dec 7, 2019 Engine 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CANYON IN HEAVY SNOW, THE GRILL SHUTTERS ICED SHUT. ONCE DOWN, WE DROVE ABOUT 20MINS ACROSS TOWN, THEN STARTED A LONG CLIMB UP A FREEWAY, ABOUT 20MINS OF CONSTANT UPHILL. ON REACHING THE TOP I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE OIL TEMP, WHICH IS NORMALLY AROUND 200DEG, HAD REACHED 230DEG,...

Dec 7, 2019 Engine 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CANYON IN HEAVY SNOW, THE GRILL SHUTTERS ICED SHUT. ONCE DOWN, WE DROVE ABOUT 20MINS ACROSS TOWN, THEN STARTED A LONG CLIMB UP A FREEWAY, ABOUT 20MINS OF CONSTANT UPHILL. ON REACHING THE TOP I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE OIL TEMP, WHICH IS NORMALLY AROUND 200DEG, HAD REACHED 230DEG,...

Nov 29, 2019 Engine 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO J BERTOLET VOLKSWAGEN (555 RTE 61, ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961) WHERE IT HAD BEEN KEPT SINCE AUGUST 14, 201...

Nov 29, 2019 Engine 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO J BERTOLET VOLKSWAGEN (555 RTE 61, ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961) WHERE IT HAD BEEN KEPT SINCE AUGUST 14, 201...

Nov 11, 2019 Electrical System 27,600 mi

START/STOP SYSTEM OR OTHER ELECTRICAL "FEATURE" DRAINS THE BATTERY TO THE POINT THE ENGINE WON'T START. WORSE THAN THAT, THE START/STOP SYSTEM DOESN'T DEACTIVATE ITSELF EVEN WHEN THE BATTERY IS TOO LOW TO RESTART THE MOTOR. WE WERE JUST STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT IN A BLIZZARD THANKS TO THE CAR NOT S...

Nov 11, 2019 Power Train 45,000 mi

ERROR "TRANSMISSION IN EMERGENCY MODE" WHEN COLD STARTING.

Nov 11, 2019 Electrical System 27,600 mi

START/STOP SYSTEM OR OTHER ELECTRICAL "FEATURE" DRAINS THE BATTERY TO THE POINT THE ENGINE WON'T START. WORSE THAN THAT, THE START/STOP SYSTEM DOESN'T DEACTIVATE ITSELF EVEN WHEN THE BATTERY IS TOO LOW TO RESTART THE MOTOR. WE WERE JUST STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT IN A BLIZZARD THANKS TO THE CAR NOT S...

Nov 11, 2019 Power Train 45,000 mi

ERROR "TRANSMISSION IN EMERGENCY MODE" WHEN COLD STARTING.

Oct 21, 2019 Electrical System 17,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN (3694 WASHINGTON RD, MCMURRAY, PA 15317, (724) 941-6100) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE...

Oct 21, 2019 Electrical System 17,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN (3694 WASHINGTON RD, MCMURRAY, PA 15317, (724) 941-6100) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE...

Oct 18, 2019 Service Brakes 18,000 mi

THE CAR STOPS ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING, ALL LIGHTS ON DASH ILLUMINATE, AND CAR STARTS AGAIN AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED. TWICE GOING UP THE DRIVEWAY AND THREE TIMES WHILE ON BACK ROADS. NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF OR BEHIND US FOR TWO OF THE TIMES. ONE OF THE TIMES, IT WAS DURING TRAFFIC SO THE SPEED WAS SLOW...

Oct 18, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 18,000 mi

THE CAR STOPS ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING, ALL LIGHTS ON DASH ILLUMINATE, AND CAR STARTS AGAIN AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED. TWICE GOING UP THE DRIVEWAY AND THREE TIMES WHILE ON BACK ROADS. NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF OR BEHIND US FOR TWO OF THE TIMES. ONE OF THE TIMES, IT WAS DURING TRAFFIC SO THE SPEED WAS SLOW...

Oct 18, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 18,000 mi

THE CAR STOPS ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING, ALL LIGHTS ON DASH ILLUMINATE, AND CAR STARTS AGAIN AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED. TWICE GOING UP THE DRIVEWAY AND THREE TIMES WHILE ON BACK ROADS. NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF OR BEHIND US FOR TWO OF THE TIMES. ONE OF THE TIMES, IT WAS DURING TRAFFIC SO THE SPEED WAS SLOW...

Oct 18, 2019 Service Brakes 18,000 mi

THE CAR STOPS ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING, ALL LIGHTS ON DASH ILLUMINATE, AND CAR STARTS AGAIN AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED. TWICE GOING UP THE DRIVEWAY AND THREE TIMES WHILE ON BACK ROADS. NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF OR BEHIND US FOR TWO OF THE TIMES. ONE OF THE TIMES, IT WAS DURING TRAFFIC SO THE SPEED WAS SLOW...

Oct 18, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 18,000 mi

THE CAR STOPS ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING, ALL LIGHTS ON DASH ILLUMINATE, AND CAR STARTS AGAIN AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED. TWICE GOING UP THE DRIVEWAY AND THREE TIMES WHILE ON BACK ROADS. NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF OR BEHIND US FOR TWO OF THE TIMES. ONE OF THE TIMES, IT WAS DURING TRAFFIC SO THE SPEED WAS SLOW...

Oct 18, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 18,000 mi

THE CAR STOPS ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING, ALL LIGHTS ON DASH ILLUMINATE, AND CAR STARTS AGAIN AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED. TWICE GOING UP THE DRIVEWAY AND THREE TIMES WHILE ON BACK ROADS. NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF OR BEHIND US FOR TWO OF THE TIMES. ONE OF THE TIMES, IT WAS DURING TRAFFIC SO THE SPEED WAS SLOW...

Oct 15, 2019 Service Brakes

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SUDDENLY BRAKED HARD. I ALSO APPLIED THE BRAKE AND FELT CONFIDENT THAT IT WOULD HAVE STOPPED ON TIME. THE ATLAS AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM TOOK OVER AND PUT MY CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE HIGHWAY AND I WAS UNABLE TO APPLY THE GAS TO KEEP GOIN...

Oct 15, 2019 Service Brakes

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SUDDENLY BRAKED HARD. I ALSO APPLIED THE BRAKE AND FELT CONFIDENT THAT IT WOULD HAVE STOPPED ON TIME. THE ATLAS AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM TOOK OVER AND PUT MY CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE HIGHWAY AND I WAS UNABLE TO APPLY THE GAS TO KEEP GOIN...

Oct 8, 2019 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL ISSUE CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. AS YOU PRESS ON THE GAS THIS ISSUE DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO MOVE FORWARD. HAS STOPPED ON ME NOW TWICE IN 3 MONTHS. FIRST REPAIR TOOK 20 DAYS. WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY BECAUSE IT HAPPENED ON FREEWAY THE FIRST TIME AND ON A HILL THE 2ND SO THE CAR...

Oct 8, 2019 Engine

ELECTRICAL ISSUE CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. AS YOU PRESS ON THE GAS THIS ISSUE DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO MOVE FORWARD. HAS STOPPED ON ME NOW TWICE IN 3 MONTHS. FIRST REPAIR TOOK 20 DAYS. WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY BECAUSE IT HAPPENED ON FREEWAY THE FIRST TIME AND ON A HILL THE 2ND SO THE CAR...

Oct 8, 2019 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL ISSUE CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. AS YOU PRESS ON THE GAS THIS ISSUE DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO MOVE FORWARD. HAS STOPPED ON ME NOW TWICE IN 3 MONTHS. FIRST REPAIR TOOK 20 DAYS. WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY BECAUSE IT HAPPENED ON FREEWAY THE FIRST TIME AND ON A HILL THE 2ND SO THE CAR...

Oct 8, 2019 Engine

ELECTRICAL ISSUE CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. AS YOU PRESS ON THE GAS THIS ISSUE DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO MOVE FORWARD. HAS STOPPED ON ME NOW TWICE IN 3 MONTHS. FIRST REPAIR TOOK 20 DAYS. WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY BECAUSE IT HAPPENED ON FREEWAY THE FIRST TIME AND ON A HILL THE 2ND SO THE CAR...

Sep 27, 2019 Engine 20,000 mi

MY VW ATLAS SEL 2018 IS SHUTTING OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING. SO FAR THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. ONCE WHILE I WAS IN REVERSE AT SLOW SPEED, SECOND TIME WHILE I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND THE MOST RECENT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE I HAVE TO PUT IN PARK, PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AN...

Sep 27, 2019 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

MY VW ATLAS SEL 2018 IS SHUTTING OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING. SO FAR THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. ONCE WHILE I WAS IN REVERSE AT SLOW SPEED, SECOND TIME WHILE I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND THE MOST RECENT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE I HAVE TO PUT IN PARK, PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AN...

Sep 27, 2019 Structure 20,000 mi

THE SUNROOF IS LEAKING A LOT OF WATER. THE VW DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS BECAUSE THE DRAIN TUBE GETS CLOGGED, THE CLEANED IT AND WANTED TO CHARGE ME $80 FOR SOMETHING I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER. FINALLY THEY HONORED THE WARRANTY AND I DIDN'T PAY. THIS COMPLAINT IS TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE IF THIS HAPPENS TO THEM...

Sep 27, 2019 Engine 20,000 mi

MY VW ATLAS SEL 2018 IS SHUTTING OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING. SO FAR THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. ONCE WHILE I WAS IN REVERSE AT SLOW SPEED, SECOND TIME WHILE I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND THE MOST RECENT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE I HAVE TO PUT IN PARK, PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AN...

Sep 27, 2019 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

MY VW ATLAS SEL 2018 IS SHUTTING OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING. SO FAR THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. ONCE WHILE I WAS IN REVERSE AT SLOW SPEED, SECOND TIME WHILE I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND THE MOST RECENT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE I HAVE TO PUT IN PARK, PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AN...

Sep 27, 2019 Structure 20,000 mi

THE SUNROOF IS LEAKING A LOT OF WATER. THE VW DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS BECAUSE THE DRAIN TUBE GETS CLOGGED, THE CLEANED IT AND WANTED TO CHARGE ME $80 FOR SOMETHING I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER. FINALLY THEY HONORED THE WARRANTY AND I DIDN'T PAY. THIS COMPLAINT IS TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE IF THIS HAPPENS TO THEM...

Sep 26, 2019 Service Brakes 14,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES TO COME TO A STOP AT A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK AND THEN MADE A METAL GRINDING SOUND. AN ALERT WENT OFF AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKES ENGAGED AND SLAMMED ON. THE BRAKE LIGHT WENT SOLID AND THEN OFF, AND WAS REPLACED BY A "BRAKE BOOSTER FA...

Sep 26, 2019 Service Brakes 14,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES TO COME TO A STOP AT A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK AND THEN MADE A METAL GRINDING SOUND. AN ALERT WENT OFF AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKES ENGAGED AND SLAMMED ON. THE BRAKE LIGHT WENT SOLID AND THEN OFF, AND WAS REPLACED BY A "BRAKE BOOSTER FA...

Sep 25, 2019 Electrical System 26,000 mi

BATTERY DIED RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT CAR AND IT APPEARS THIS IS QUITE A FREQUENT ISSUE WITH THIS CAR

Sep 25, 2019 Electrical System 26,000 mi

BATTERY DIED RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT CAR AND IT APPEARS THIS IS QUITE A FREQUENT ISSUE WITH THIS CAR

Sep 24, 2019 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V904000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. VOLKSWAGEN OF ASHEVILLE (621 BREVARD RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806, (828) 2...

Sep 24, 2019 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V904000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. VOLKSWAGEN OF ASHEVILLE (621 BREVARD RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806, (828) 2...

Sep 12, 2019 Service Brakes 7,000 mi

PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOTS WHERE THERE IS SLIGHT DIP CRASH AVOIDANCE SYSTEM WILL KICK IN WHILE TURN INTO TRAFFIC AND WILL STOP THE VEHICLE ALMOST MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, ALMOST GOT T BONE FEW TIME, I HAVE BROUGHT UP TO VW ATTENTION, DEALER KEEPS SAYING NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE . TO ME IT IS SAFETY C...

Sep 12, 2019 Service Brakes 7,000 mi

PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOTS WHERE THERE IS SLIGHT DIP CRASH AVOIDANCE SYSTEM WILL KICK IN WHILE TURN INTO TRAFFIC AND WILL STOP THE VEHICLE ALMOST MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, ALMOST GOT T BONE FEW TIME, I HAVE BROUGHT UP TO VW ATTENTION, DEALER KEEPS SAYING NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE . TO ME IT IS SAFETY C...

Sep 11, 2019 Seats 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE MIDDLE ROW SEATS VIOLENTLY SHIFTED FORWARD WHILE OCCUPIED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE THE SEATS WERE NOT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR I...

Sep 11, 2019 Seats 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE MIDDLE ROW SEATS VIOLENTLY SHIFTED FORWARD WHILE OCCUPIED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE THE SEATS WERE NOT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR I...

Sep 4, 2019 Seat Belts 35,000 mi

IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS I HAVE PURCHASED TWO 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SE SUV'S BOTH VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY SEAT BELT BUCKLES IN THE REAR SEAT SECTION. UNDER PRESSURE OF CAR SEAT INSTALLATION AND/OR NORMAL USE THESE BUCKLES HAVE BEEN DEEMED FAULTY BY A VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP AND I WAS ADVISED TO NOT USE THE...

Sep 4, 2019 Seat Belts 35,000 mi

IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS I HAVE PURCHASED TWO 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SE SUV'S BOTH VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY SEAT BELT BUCKLES IN THE REAR SEAT SECTION. UNDER PRESSURE OF CAR SEAT INSTALLATION AND/OR NORMAL USE THESE BUCKLES HAVE BEEN DEEMED FAULTY BY A VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP AND I WAS ADVISED TO NOT USE THE...

Aug 15, 2019 Service Brakes 12,000 mi

WHEN EXITING A DRIVEWAY INTO TRAFFIC, IF THERE IS A DECLINE OR HILL, THE AUTOMATIC BREAKING CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOW IN 2 DIFFERENT PLACES. THE SENSORS START BEEPING AND THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN WHERE YOU HAVE NO CONTROL. YOU HAVE TO PUT TH...

Aug 15, 2019 Service Brakes 12,000 mi

WHEN EXITING A DRIVEWAY INTO TRAFFIC, IF THERE IS A DECLINE OR HILL, THE AUTOMATIC BREAKING CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOW IN 2 DIFFERENT PLACES. THE SENSORS START BEEPING AND THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN WHERE YOU HAVE NO CONTROL. YOU HAVE TO PUT TH...

Aug 13, 2019 Service Brakes 14,758 mi

MY 2018 VW ATLAS BRAKE SENSORS THAT ACTIVATE WHEN THEY SEE SOMETHING THAT MAY CAUSE A CRASH SLAMMING THE BRAKES ON. THAT WOULD BE GOOD IF IT WAS REASONABLE BUT WHAT HAPPENS IS THE BRAKES SLAM ON JUST DRIVING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY!! I HAVE TAKEN IT TO VW AND THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE IT WAS WITHIN...

Aug 13, 2019 Service Brakes 14,758 mi

MY 2018 VW ATLAS BRAKE SENSORS THAT ACTIVATE WHEN THEY SEE SOMETHING THAT MAY CAUSE A CRASH SLAMMING THE BRAKES ON. THAT WOULD BE GOOD IF IT WAS REASONABLE BUT WHAT HAPPENS IS THE BRAKES SLAM ON JUST DRIVING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY!! I HAVE TAKEN IT TO VW AND THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE IT WAS WITHIN...

Aug 7, 2019 Service Brakes 7,000 mi

HI MY WIFE DRIVES A 2018 ATLAS AS OUR FAMILY CAR. WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHERE THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING HAS SUDDENLY ENGAGED WHEN THERE WERE NO CARS NEAR THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE PARKING ON FLAT SURFACES IN AN EMPTY LOT, PARKING IN EMPTY LOT ON A VERY SLIGHTLY INCLINE, AND WHILE CRUI...

Aug 7, 2019 Service Brakes 7,000 mi

HI MY WIFE DRIVES A 2018 ATLAS AS OUR FAMILY CAR. WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHERE THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING HAS SUDDENLY ENGAGED WHEN THERE WERE NO CARS NEAR THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE PARKING ON FLAT SURFACES IN AN EMPTY LOT, PARKING IN EMPTY LOT ON A VERY SLIGHTLY INCLINE, AND WHILE CRUI...

Jul 2, 2019 Service Brakes 10,153 mi

AS I WAS GOING STRAIGHT THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION THE CAR AUTOMATIC BRAKING TURNED ON AND CAUSED THE CAR TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. I WAS ALMOST T-BONED BY ANOTHER CAR. THERE ARE NOTHING IN FRONT OF ME. CLEAR DAY. 85 DEGREES. 9 AM.

Jul 2, 2019 Service Brakes 10,153 mi

AS I WAS GOING STRAIGHT THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION THE CAR AUTOMATIC BRAKING TURNED ON AND CAUSED THE CAR TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. I WAS ALMOST T-BONED BY ANOTHER CAR. THERE ARE NOTHING IN FRONT OF ME. CLEAR DAY. 85 DEGREES. 9 AM.

Jun 12, 2019 Service Brakes 33,000 mi

ON MONDAY 6/10/2019 AT 18:10, I WAS DRIVING WEST ON CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY 91 IN RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA. I WAS ON THE PHONE WITH MY WIFE, THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL, GOING 65 MPH. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME, I WAS DRIVING IN THE SECOND LANE FROM THE RIGHT. MY CAR APPROACHED AN 18 WHEELER TRU...

Jun 12, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 33,000 mi

ON MONDAY 6/10/2019 AT 18:10, I WAS DRIVING WEST ON CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY 91 IN RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA. I WAS ON THE PHONE WITH MY WIFE, THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL, GOING 65 MPH. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME, I WAS DRIVING IN THE SECOND LANE FROM THE RIGHT. MY CAR APPROACHED AN 18 WHEELER TRU...

Jun 12, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 33,000 mi

ON MONDAY 6/10/2019 AT 18:10, I WAS DRIVING WEST ON CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY 91 IN RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA. I WAS ON THE PHONE WITH MY WIFE, THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL, GOING 65 MPH. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME, I WAS DRIVING IN THE SECOND LANE FROM THE RIGHT. MY CAR APPROACHED AN 18 WHEELER TRU...

Jun 12, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 14,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SAW FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VILLAGE VOLKSWAGEN OF CHATTANOOGA (6001 INTERNATIONAL DR, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421, (4...

Jun 12, 2019 Service Brakes 33,000 mi

ON MONDAY 6/10/2019 AT 18:10, I WAS DRIVING WEST ON CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY 91 IN RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA. I WAS ON THE PHONE WITH MY WIFE, THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL, GOING 65 MPH. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME, I WAS DRIVING IN THE SECOND LANE FROM THE RIGHT. MY CAR APPROACHED AN 18 WHEELER TRU...

Jun 12, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 33,000 mi

ON MONDAY 6/10/2019 AT 18:10, I WAS DRIVING WEST ON CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY 91 IN RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA. I WAS ON THE PHONE WITH MY WIFE, THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL, GOING 65 MPH. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME, I WAS DRIVING IN THE SECOND LANE FROM THE RIGHT. MY CAR APPROACHED AN 18 WHEELER TRU...

Jun 12, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 33,000 mi

ON MONDAY 6/10/2019 AT 18:10, I WAS DRIVING WEST ON CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY 91 IN RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA. I WAS ON THE PHONE WITH MY WIFE, THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL, GOING 65 MPH. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME, I WAS DRIVING IN THE SECOND LANE FROM THE RIGHT. MY CAR APPROACHED AN 18 WHEELER TRU...

Jun 12, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 14,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SAW FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VILLAGE VOLKSWAGEN OF CHATTANOOGA (6001 INTERNATIONAL DR, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421, (4...

Jun 11, 2019 Suspension 3,000 mi

PURCHASED THE ATLAS BRAND NEW. 2000 MILES IN STARTED TO HEAR LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR LIKE THE STRUTS WERE GOING BAD, TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY STATED MY DUST BOOT COVER WAS STUCK AND JUST NEEDED TO BE GREASED. 1000-2000 MORE MILES LATER SAME NOISE CAME BACK TOOK IT TO THE ...

Jun 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 3,000 mi

PURCHASED THE ATLAS BRAND NEW. 2000 MILES IN STARTED TO HEAR LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR LIKE THE STRUTS WERE GOING BAD, TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY STATED MY DUST BOOT COVER WAS STUCK AND JUST NEEDED TO BE GREASED. 1000-2000 MORE MILES LATER SAME NOISE CAME BACK TOOK IT TO THE ...

Jun 11, 2019 Suspension 3,000 mi

PURCHASED THE ATLAS BRAND NEW. 2000 MILES IN STARTED TO HEAR LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR LIKE THE STRUTS WERE GOING BAD, TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY STATED MY DUST BOOT COVER WAS STUCK AND JUST NEEDED TO BE GREASED. 1000-2000 MORE MILES LATER SAME NOISE CAME BACK TOOK IT TO THE ...

Jun 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 3,000 mi

PURCHASED THE ATLAS BRAND NEW. 2000 MILES IN STARTED TO HEAR LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR LIKE THE STRUTS WERE GOING BAD, TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY STATED MY DUST BOOT COVER WAS STUCK AND JUST NEEDED TO BE GREASED. 1000-2000 MORE MILES LATER SAME NOISE CAME BACK TOOK IT TO THE ...

Jun 10, 2019 Air Bags 36,225 mi

AIR BAG ERROR INDICATOR KEEPS GOING OFF AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CONSTANTLY TURNS OFF AND ON WHEN A FRONT PASSENGER IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.

Jun 10, 2019 Air Bags 36,225 mi

AIR BAG ERROR INDICATOR KEEPS GOING OFF AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CONSTANTLY TURNS OFF AND ON WHEN A FRONT PASSENGER IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.

Jun 9, 2019 Engine 31,833 mi

FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL PRESSURE PIPE LEAKING FUEL. SMELLED FUEL WHEN WALKING PAST VEHICLE ON 8 MAY 2019 WHEN STATIONARY AND NOT RUNNING. FUEL WAS VISIBLE ON TOP OF ENGINE BELOW PIPE.. WAS RETURNED BY DEALER ON 17 MAY19 AFTER THEY ACKNOWLEDGED LEAK AND RESET SEALS. ON 9 JUN 2019, SMELL OF FUEL WAS DE...

Jun 9, 2019 Engine 31,833 mi

FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL PRESSURE PIPE LEAKING FUEL. SMELLED FUEL WHEN WALKING PAST VEHICLE ON 8 MAY 2019 WHEN STATIONARY AND NOT RUNNING. FUEL WAS VISIBLE ON TOP OF ENGINE BELOW PIPE.. WAS RETURNED BY DEALER ON 17 MAY19 AFTER THEY ACKNOWLEDGED LEAK AND RESET SEALS. ON 9 JUN 2019, SMELL OF FUEL WAS DE...

Jun 8, 2019 Electrical System 11,000 mi

WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT FOR ABOUT A MINUTE THE CAR TURNS OFF DUE TO THE CARS ON/OFF FEATURE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. I HAD TO PUT THE ATLAS IN PARK AND REST SET TO TURN IT ON. IT WILL NOT TURN BACK ON UNTIL AFTER A FEW TRIES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ABOUT 5 ...

Jun 8, 2019 Engine 11,000 mi

WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT FOR ABOUT A MINUTE THE CAR TURNS OFF DUE TO THE CARS ON/OFF FEATURE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. I HAD TO PUT THE ATLAS IN PARK AND REST SET TO TURN IT ON. IT WILL NOT TURN BACK ON UNTIL AFTER A FEW TRIES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ABOUT 5 ...

Jun 8, 2019 Electrical System 11,000 mi

WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT FOR ABOUT A MINUTE THE CAR TURNS OFF DUE TO THE CARS ON/OFF FEATURE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. I HAD TO PUT THE ATLAS IN PARK AND REST SET TO TURN IT ON. IT WILL NOT TURN BACK ON UNTIL AFTER A FEW TRIES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ABOUT 5 ...

Jun 8, 2019 Engine 11,000 mi

WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT FOR ABOUT A MINUTE THE CAR TURNS OFF DUE TO THE CARS ON/OFF FEATURE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. I HAD TO PUT THE ATLAS IN PARK AND REST SET TO TURN IT ON. IT WILL NOT TURN BACK ON UNTIL AFTER A FEW TRIES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ABOUT 5 ...

May 29, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 9,900 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON BEFORE 3,000 MILES. CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE. DEALERSHIP FIXED IT ON THE 3RD TRY AFTER GETTING VW INVOLVED. IT WAS A FAULTY GAS TANK, LEAKING FUEL INTO THE LINES. THEY REPLACED THE TANK AND THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. LANE ASSIST FEATURE SEVERELY MALFUNCTIONS SINCE DAY 1 OF OWNING ...

May 29, 2019 Steering 9,900 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON BEFORE 3,000 MILES. CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE. DEALERSHIP FIXED IT ON THE 3RD TRY AFTER GETTING VW INVOLVED. IT WAS A FAULTY GAS TANK, LEAKING FUEL INTO THE LINES. THEY REPLACED THE TANK AND THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. LANE ASSIST FEATURE SEVERELY MALFUNCTIONS SINCE DAY 1 OF OWNING ...

May 29, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 9,900 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON BEFORE 3,000 MILES. CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE. DEALERSHIP FIXED IT ON THE 3RD TRY AFTER GETTING VW INVOLVED. IT WAS A FAULTY GAS TANK, LEAKING FUEL INTO THE LINES. THEY REPLACED THE TANK AND THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. LANE ASSIST FEATURE SEVERELY MALFUNCTIONS SINCE DAY 1 OF OWNING ...

May 29, 2019 Steering 9,900 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON BEFORE 3,000 MILES. CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE. DEALERSHIP FIXED IT ON THE 3RD TRY AFTER GETTING VW INVOLVED. IT WAS A FAULTY GAS TANK, LEAKING FUEL INTO THE LINES. THEY REPLACED THE TANK AND THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. LANE ASSIST FEATURE SEVERELY MALFUNCTIONS SINCE DAY 1 OF OWNING ...

May 14, 2019 Electrical System 23,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND CAME TO A STOP IN TRAFFIC. THE AUTO START-STOP ACTIVATED, AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS STOPPED. TRAFFIC STARTED MOVING AGAIN SO I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, WHICH IS TYPICALLY WHEN THE ENGINE RESTARTS, BUT THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY SILENT AND THE CAR W...

May 14, 2019 Electrical System 23,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND CAME TO A STOP IN TRAFFIC. THE AUTO START-STOP ACTIVATED, AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS STOPPED. TRAFFIC STARTED MOVING AGAIN SO I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, WHICH IS TYPICALLY WHEN THE ENGINE RESTARTS, BUT THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY SILENT AND THE CAR W...

May 6, 2019 Service Brakes 19,480 mi

AS I'M DRIVING AND TAP MY BREAKS, MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. I TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR AND THE DEALER TELLS ME MY FRONT ROTORS ARE WARPED. I'VE ONLY DRIVEN 20,000 MILES AND I'VE GOT TO REPLACE THE ROTORS? THEY TELL ME I'VE GOT TO PAY AND IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY, I CALL THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY REFUSE...

May 6, 2019 Service Brakes 19,480 mi

AS I'M DRIVING AND TAP MY BREAKS, MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. I TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR AND THE DEALER TELLS ME MY FRONT ROTORS ARE WARPED. I'VE ONLY DRIVEN 20,000 MILES AND I'VE GOT TO REPLACE THE ROTORS? THEY TELL ME I'VE GOT TO PAY AND IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY, I CALL THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY REFUSE...

Apr 29, 2019 Service Brakes Crash

EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED BY PREVIOUS RECALLS I HAVE JUST HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PETAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING LESS THAN 5 MPH. ACTIVE START STOP SYSTEM (FUEL EFFICIENCY) WAS ENGAGED BUT I DO NOT KNOW IF IT...

Apr 29, 2019 Service Brakes Crash

EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED BY PREVIOUS RECALLS I HAVE JUST HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PETAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING LESS THAN 5 MPH. ACTIVE START STOP SYSTEM (FUEL EFFICIENCY) WAS ENGAGED BUT I DO NOT KNOW IF IT...

Apr 24, 2019 Service Brakes 13,039 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. SHORTLY AFTER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN AND HAD TO BE DEPRESSED WITH FULL FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NEFTIN WESTLAKE VOLKSWAGEN ...

Apr 24, 2019 Service Brakes 13,039 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. SHORTLY AFTER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN AND HAD TO BE DEPRESSED WITH FULL FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NEFTIN WESTLAKE VOLKSWAGEN ...

Apr 18, 2019 Engine 3,672 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEGEND VOLKSWAGEN (SIDE A, 158 MERRICK RD, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701) WHERE THEY REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND ADDED COOLANT. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT SMELLED COOLANT ...

Apr 18, 2019 Engine 3,672 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEGEND VOLKSWAGEN (SIDE A, 158 MERRICK RD, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701) WHERE THEY REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND ADDED COOLANT. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT SMELLED COOLANT ...

Apr 16, 2019 Electrical System 10,000 mi

BATTERY DIES WITH SHORT IDLE. WAITED LESS THAN 10 MINUTES FOR MY HUSBAND AND WARNING CAME ON TO DRIVE THE CAR TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. I WAS IN A PARKING LOT WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON. ENGINE HAD MANUALLY SHUT OFF SO I WENT TO RESTART AND BATTERY WOULD NOT TURN ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE.

Apr 16, 2019 Engine 10,000 mi

BATTERY DIES WITH SHORT IDLE. WAITED LESS THAN 10 MINUTES FOR MY HUSBAND AND WARNING CAME ON TO DRIVE THE CAR TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. I WAS IN A PARKING LOT WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON. ENGINE HAD MANUALLY SHUT OFF SO I WENT TO RESTART AND BATTERY WOULD NOT TURN ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE.

Apr 16, 2019 Electrical System 10,000 mi

BATTERY DIES WITH SHORT IDLE. WAITED LESS THAN 10 MINUTES FOR MY HUSBAND AND WARNING CAME ON TO DRIVE THE CAR TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. I WAS IN A PARKING LOT WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON. ENGINE HAD MANUALLY SHUT OFF SO I WENT TO RESTART AND BATTERY WOULD NOT TURN ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE.

Apr 16, 2019 Engine 10,000 mi

BATTERY DIES WITH SHORT IDLE. WAITED LESS THAN 10 MINUTES FOR MY HUSBAND AND WARNING CAME ON TO DRIVE THE CAR TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. I WAS IN A PARKING LOT WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON. ENGINE HAD MANUALLY SHUT OFF SO I WENT TO RESTART AND BATTERY WOULD NOT TURN ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE.

Apr 15, 2019 Engine 7,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SWEET AND MUSTY ODOR EMERGING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT AND OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED HEADACHES AND NAUSEA DUE TO THE ODOR. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT ...

Apr 15, 2019 Engine 7,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SWEET AND MUSTY ODOR EMERGING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT AND OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED HEADACHES AND NAUSEA DUE TO THE ODOR. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT ...

Apr 10, 2019 Structure 1,500 mi

DRIVER SIDE B PILLAR RATTLE TAPPING. VISIBLE WELD GAP BETWEEN BODY AND SHEET METAL. THE WELD WAS NOT PROPERLY DONE. TAPPING NOISE IS NOTICEABLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS OR WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED AGAINST THE B PILLAR.

Apr 10, 2019 Service Brakes 100 mi

WHILE DRIVING YESTERDAY I WAS EXITING A SHOPPING PLAZA ON A CITY STREET AND TURNED RIGHT AND MY CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. MANY CARS WERE COMING AND HAD TO SLAM ON THEIR BREAKS THANKFULLY AVOIDING A COLLISION. THIS IS BECAUSE OF THE MANEUVER BREAKING SENSORS. I DRIVE AND CONSTA...

Apr 10, 2019 Structure 1,500 mi

DRIVER SIDE B PILLAR RATTLE TAPPING. VISIBLE WELD GAP BETWEEN BODY AND SHEET METAL. THE WELD WAS NOT PROPERLY DONE. TAPPING NOISE IS NOTICEABLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS OR WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED AGAINST THE B PILLAR.

Apr 10, 2019 Service Brakes 100 mi

WHILE DRIVING YESTERDAY I WAS EXITING A SHOPPING PLAZA ON A CITY STREET AND TURNED RIGHT AND MY CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. MANY CARS WERE COMING AND HAD TO SLAM ON THEIR BREAKS THANKFULLY AVOIDING A COLLISION. THIS IS BECAUSE OF THE MANEUVER BREAKING SENSORS. I DRIVE AND CONSTA...

Apr 1, 2019 Unknown Or Other 27,121 mi

BATTERY DIED OUT OF NOWHERE. NOW CAR RADIO IS TURNING ON BY ITSELF WHEN CAR IS OFF. HAPPENS REPEATEDLY AFTER ABOUT ONE MINUTE.

Apr 1, 2019 Unknown Or Other 27,121 mi

BATTERY DIED OUT OF NOWHERE. NOW CAR RADIO IS TURNING ON BY ITSELF WHEN CAR IS OFF. HAPPENS REPEATEDLY AFTER ABOUT ONE MINUTE.

Mar 26, 2019 Exterior Lighting 12,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE'S HEADLIGHT SUDDENLY SHATTERED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY, ON A PAVED ROAD. IT'S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLE AROUND OR AHEAD OF ME WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED.

Mar 26, 2019 Exterior Lighting 12,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE'S HEADLIGHT SUDDENLY SHATTERED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY, ON A PAVED ROAD. IT'S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLE AROUND OR AHEAD OF ME WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED.

Mar 25, 2019 Unknown Or Other 5,000 mi

THE ANTI-COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGES WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVING OUT OF DRIVEWAYS OR STORES WITH A DIP IN THE ROAD. THE SYSTEM IDENTIFIES THE ROAD AS A CAR OR OBSTACLE IN THE WAY AND HARD BRAKES THE VEHICLE LEAVING IS STANDING UNABLE TO MOVE. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!

Mar 25, 2019 Electrical System 31,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN THE BATTERY DIED. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME IN 2 WEEKS THAT THE BATTERY DIED. TRAFFIC HAD TO BE REROUTED AROUND ME AS I SAT WAITING FOR A JUMP START. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THE BATTER IS ON BACK ORDER WHICH MAKES ME THINK THAT THIS IS A SYSTEMIC...

Mar 25, 2019 Unknown Or Other 5,000 mi

THE ANTI-COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGES WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVING OUT OF DRIVEWAYS OR STORES WITH A DIP IN THE ROAD. THE SYSTEM IDENTIFIES THE ROAD AS A CAR OR OBSTACLE IN THE WAY AND HARD BRAKES THE VEHICLE LEAVING IS STANDING UNABLE TO MOVE. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!

Mar 25, 2019 Electrical System 31,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN THE BATTERY DIED. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME IN 2 WEEKS THAT THE BATTERY DIED. TRAFFIC HAD TO BE REROUTED AROUND ME AS I SAT WAITING FOR A JUMP START. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THE BATTER IS ON BACK ORDER WHICH MAKES ME THINK THAT THIS IS A SYSTEMIC...

Mar 11, 2019 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE ALL OF A SUDDEN MALFUNCTIONED AND TURNED ON, AND LOCKED UP ALL MOVEMENT. THE SYSTEM WAS SCREAMING ELECTRONIC BRAKE MALFUNCTION, DO NOT DRIVE, BRAKE IS ACTIVATED. I WAS ABLE TO EVENTUALLY PUT IT BACK UP NEAR MY HOUSE IN THE PARKING PORTION OF THE ...

Mar 11, 2019 Electrical System 30,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE ALL OF A SUDDEN MALFUNCTIONED AND TURNED ON, AND LOCKED UP ALL MOVEMENT. THE SYSTEM WAS SCREAMING ELECTRONIC BRAKE MALFUNCTION, DO NOT DRIVE, BRAKE IS ACTIVATED. I WAS ABLE TO EVENTUALLY PUT IT BACK UP NEAR MY HOUSE IN THE PARKING PORTION OF THE ...

Mar 11, 2019 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE ALL OF A SUDDEN MALFUNCTIONED AND TURNED ON, AND LOCKED UP ALL MOVEMENT. THE SYSTEM WAS SCREAMING ELECTRONIC BRAKE MALFUNCTION, DO NOT DRIVE, BRAKE IS ACTIVATED. I WAS ABLE TO EVENTUALLY PUT IT BACK UP NEAR MY HOUSE IN THE PARKING PORTION OF THE ...

Mar 11, 2019 Electrical System 30,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE ALL OF A SUDDEN MALFUNCTIONED AND TURNED ON, AND LOCKED UP ALL MOVEMENT. THE SYSTEM WAS SCREAMING ELECTRONIC BRAKE MALFUNCTION, DO NOT DRIVE, BRAKE IS ACTIVATED. I WAS ABLE TO EVENTUALLY PUT IT BACK UP NEAR MY HOUSE IN THE PARKING PORTION OF THE ...

Mar 5, 2019 Electrical System

THE BATTERY HAS GONE DEAD 3 TIMES,, ONCE AT A STOP LIGHT WHILE DRIVING AND ONCE AFTER DRIVING 45 MINUTES, TURNING CAR OFF FOR GAS, THEN DEAD AT GAS STATION ... JUST DROVE TO DEALERSHIP TODAY AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE IN THE WAITING BAY IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, JENNINGS VOLKSWAGEN HAD TO JUMP CAR...

Mar 5, 2019 Electrical System

THE BATTERY HAS GONE DEAD 3 TIMES,, ONCE AT A STOP LIGHT WHILE DRIVING AND ONCE AFTER DRIVING 45 MINUTES, TURNING CAR OFF FOR GAS, THEN DEAD AT GAS STATION ... JUST DROVE TO DEALERSHIP TODAY AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE IN THE WAITING BAY IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, JENNINGS VOLKSWAGEN HAD TO JUMP CAR...

Mar 4, 2019 Electrical System 21,000 mi

I PULLED UP TO A RED LIGHT AT A BUSY INTERSECTION AND THE AUTO START/STOP ACTIVATED STOPPING THE ENGINE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART AND A WARNING POPPED UP STATING THE BATTERY WAS ALMOST DEAD AND I SHOULD DRIVE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. IT WAS A LITTLE TOO LATE FOR THAT...

Mar 4, 2019 Electrical System 21,000 mi

I PULLED UP TO A RED LIGHT AT A BUSY INTERSECTION AND THE AUTO START/STOP ACTIVATED STOPPING THE ENGINE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART AND A WARNING POPPED UP STATING THE BATTERY WAS ALMOST DEAD AND I SHOULD DRIVE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. IT WAS A LITTLE TOO LATE FOR THAT...

Mar 2, 2019 Air Bags 45,000 mi

WHEN RIDING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG WOULD DISENGAGE AND ENGAGE AS THE PERSON MOVED IN THE SEAT WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE CAR. MOVED THE SEAT BACK AND IT WENT OFF, DEALERSHIP MECHANIC COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. LAST HAPPENED THIS MORNING, STARTED AFTER A FEW SECONDS OF GRINDING, THEN WENT 12 ...

Mar 2, 2019 Electrical System 45,000 mi

WHEN RIDING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG WOULD DISENGAGE AND ENGAGE AS THE PERSON MOVED IN THE SEAT WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE CAR. MOVED THE SEAT BACK AND IT WENT OFF, DEALERSHIP MECHANIC COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. LAST HAPPENED THIS MORNING, STARTED AFTER A FEW SECONDS OF GRINDING, THEN WENT 12 ...

Mar 2, 2019 Air Bags 45,000 mi

WHEN RIDING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG WOULD DISENGAGE AND ENGAGE AS THE PERSON MOVED IN THE SEAT WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE CAR. MOVED THE SEAT BACK AND IT WENT OFF, DEALERSHIP MECHANIC COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. LAST HAPPENED THIS MORNING, STARTED AFTER A FEW SECONDS OF GRINDING, THEN WENT 12 ...

Mar 2, 2019 Electrical System 45,000 mi

WHEN RIDING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG WOULD DISENGAGE AND ENGAGE AS THE PERSON MOVED IN THE SEAT WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE CAR. MOVED THE SEAT BACK AND IT WENT OFF, DEALERSHIP MECHANIC COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. LAST HAPPENED THIS MORNING, STARTED AFTER A FEW SECONDS OF GRINDING, THEN WENT 12 ...

Feb 28, 2019 Unknown Or Other 9,500 mi

ON 11/20/2018 MY LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN TOWN & THEY TOPPED OFF THE COOLANT. THE TECH ADVISED ME TO TAKE IT TO MY REGISTERED DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. ON 11/21/2018 I TOOK IT TO MY DEALERSHIP & STATED THE ISSUE AND NOTED THE WARNING LIGHT. THEY INSPECTED THE...

Feb 28, 2019 Unknown Or Other 9,500 mi

ON 11/20/2018 MY LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN TOWN & THEY TOPPED OFF THE COOLANT. THE TECH ADVISED ME TO TAKE IT TO MY REGISTERED DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. ON 11/21/2018 I TOOK IT TO MY DEALERSHIP & STATED THE ISSUE AND NOTED THE WARNING LIGHT. THEY INSPECTED THE...

Feb 27, 2019 Electrical System 24,000 mi

BATTERY WENT DEAD WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS CAR DOES NOT KNOW HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO GET NEW BATTERY. DEALER SAYS BATTERY PROBLEM

Feb 27, 2019 Electrical System 24,000 mi

BATTERY WENT DEAD WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS CAR DOES NOT KNOW HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO GET NEW BATTERY. DEALER SAYS BATTERY PROBLEM

Feb 26, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 85 mi

THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE AND OBJECT DETECTION WERE NOT WORKING WHEN I PICKED UP THE NEW LEASE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER ON JUNE 19, 2018. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE A MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE CONSOLE THAT THE FRONT ASSIST IS "NOT AVAILABLE". AUTOMATIC BRAKING, COLLISION AVOIDANCE IS AFFECTED. ACC ...

Feb 26, 2019 Unknown Or Other 85 mi

THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE AND OBJECT DETECTION WERE NOT WORKING WHEN I PICKED UP THE NEW LEASE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER ON JUNE 19, 2018. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE A MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE CONSOLE THAT THE FRONT ASSIST IS "NOT AVAILABLE". AUTOMATIC BRAKING, COLLISION AVOIDANCE IS AFFECTED. ACC ...

Feb 26, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 85 mi

THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE AND OBJECT DETECTION WERE NOT WORKING WHEN I PICKED UP THE NEW LEASE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER ON JUNE 19, 2018. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE A MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE CONSOLE THAT THE FRONT ASSIST IS "NOT AVAILABLE". AUTOMATIC BRAKING, COLLISION AVOIDANCE IS AFFECTED. ACC ...

Feb 26, 2019 Unknown Or Other 85 mi

THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE AND OBJECT DETECTION WERE NOT WORKING WHEN I PICKED UP THE NEW LEASE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER ON JUNE 19, 2018. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE A MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE CONSOLE THAT THE FRONT ASSIST IS "NOT AVAILABLE". AUTOMATIC BRAKING, COLLISION AVOIDANCE IS AFFECTED. ACC ...

Feb 25, 2019 Electrical System 24,800 mi

MY ATLAS DIED IN THE DRIVE THRU WHILE RUNNING (STATIONARY BUT ABOUT TO MOVE WHEN IT DIED) WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 25,000 MILES AND HAD JUST BEEN SERVICED LESS THAN ONE MONTH PRIOR. WHEN IT DIED, THE CAR DASH WAS BLINKING DIFFERENT MESSAGES BUT ONE SAID, 'DRIVE TO CHARGE 12V'...

Feb 25, 2019 Unknown Or Other 24,800 mi

MY ATLAS DIED IN THE DRIVE THRU WHILE RUNNING (STATIONARY BUT ABOUT TO MOVE WHEN IT DIED) WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 25,000 MILES AND HAD JUST BEEN SERVICED LESS THAN ONE MONTH PRIOR. WHEN IT DIED, THE CAR DASH WAS BLINKING DIFFERENT MESSAGES BUT ONE SAID, 'DRIVE TO CHARGE 12V'...

Feb 25, 2019 Electrical System 16,000 mi

VEHICLE DOES NOT STAY IN ECO MODE. DIGITAL DISPLAY SHUTS DOWN RANDOMLY (RADIO DISPLAY) STRUT NOISE UNIDENTIFIED

Feb 25, 2019 Power Train 16,000 mi

VEHICLE DOES NOT STAY IN ECO MODE. DIGITAL DISPLAY SHUTS DOWN RANDOMLY (RADIO DISPLAY) STRUT NOISE UNIDENTIFIED

Feb 25, 2019 Electrical System 24,800 mi

MY ATLAS DIED IN THE DRIVE THRU WHILE RUNNING (STATIONARY BUT ABOUT TO MOVE WHEN IT DIED) WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 25,000 MILES AND HAD JUST BEEN SERVICED LESS THAN ONE MONTH PRIOR. WHEN IT DIED, THE CAR DASH WAS BLINKING DIFFERENT MESSAGES BUT ONE SAID, 'DRIVE TO CHARGE 12V'...

Feb 25, 2019 Unknown Or Other 24,800 mi

MY ATLAS DIED IN THE DRIVE THRU WHILE RUNNING (STATIONARY BUT ABOUT TO MOVE WHEN IT DIED) WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 25,000 MILES AND HAD JUST BEEN SERVICED LESS THAN ONE MONTH PRIOR. WHEN IT DIED, THE CAR DASH WAS BLINKING DIFFERENT MESSAGES BUT ONE SAID, 'DRIVE TO CHARGE 12V'...

Feb 25, 2019 Electrical System 16,000 mi

VEHICLE DOES NOT STAY IN ECO MODE. DIGITAL DISPLAY SHUTS DOWN RANDOMLY (RADIO DISPLAY) STRUT NOISE UNIDENTIFIED

Feb 25, 2019 Power Train 16,000 mi

VEHICLE DOES NOT STAY IN ECO MODE. DIGITAL DISPLAY SHUTS DOWN RANDOMLY (RADIO DISPLAY) STRUT NOISE UNIDENTIFIED

Feb 21, 2019 Fuel System, Gasoline

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL TANK ISSUES. *LD *TR

Feb 21, 2019 Engine 8,000 mi

TWICE THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT. HAD TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND RESTART. BOTH TIMES IT WAS IN THE MORNING DURING RUSH HOUR ON A CITY STREET WITH INFANT IN THE CAR, VERY SCARY AND STRESSFUL! THE CAR USUALLY START/STOPS TO SAVE ENERGY BUT I DIDN'T REALIZE IT TURNS COMPLETELY OFF ...

Feb 21, 2019 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

2/20/2019 AT 16:19 PST - I WAS DRIVING ON A CLOUDY AFTERNOON, APPROACHING A RAILROAD CROSSING, ABOUT 100 FT AWAY. MY ATLAS' RADAR WAS TRIPPED BY SOMETHING AND THE CAR SLAMMED THE BRAKES TO AVOID A CRASH. EXCEPT THERE WAS NOTHING ON THE ROAD. I AM GLAD THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND ME OTHERWISE I WOULD ...

Feb 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

2/20/2019 AT 16:19 PST - I WAS DRIVING ON A CLOUDY AFTERNOON, APPROACHING A RAILROAD CROSSING, ABOUT 100 FT AWAY. MY ATLAS' RADAR WAS TRIPPED BY SOMETHING AND THE CAR SLAMMED THE BRAKES TO AVOID A CRASH. EXCEPT THERE WAS NOTHING ON THE ROAD. I AM GLAD THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND ME OTHERWISE I WOULD ...

Feb 21, 2019 Visibility/wiper 850 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 70MPH WITH NO OTHER CARS NEARBY WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION/GUNSHOT SOUND AND THEN THE GLASS FROM SUNROOF RAINED DOWN ALL OVER ME. LUCKILY, I ONLY SUSTAINED MINOR ABRASIONS TO MY NECK/BACK FROM THE GLASS. WHEN I LOOKED UP, MOST OF THE GLASS FROM THE FRONT PART...

Feb 21, 2019 Fuel System, Gasoline

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL TANK ISSUES. *LD *TR

Feb 21, 2019 Engine 8,000 mi

TWICE THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT. HAD TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND RESTART. BOTH TIMES IT WAS IN THE MORNING DURING RUSH HOUR ON A CITY STREET WITH INFANT IN THE CAR, VERY SCARY AND STRESSFUL! THE CAR USUALLY START/STOPS TO SAVE ENERGY BUT I DIDN'T REALIZE IT TURNS COMPLETELY OFF ...

Feb 21, 2019 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

2/20/2019 AT 16:19 PST - I WAS DRIVING ON A CLOUDY AFTERNOON, APPROACHING A RAILROAD CROSSING, ABOUT 100 FT AWAY. MY ATLAS' RADAR WAS TRIPPED BY SOMETHING AND THE CAR SLAMMED THE BRAKES TO AVOID A CRASH. EXCEPT THERE WAS NOTHING ON THE ROAD. I AM GLAD THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND ME OTHERWISE I WOULD ...

Feb 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

2/20/2019 AT 16:19 PST - I WAS DRIVING ON A CLOUDY AFTERNOON, APPROACHING A RAILROAD CROSSING, ABOUT 100 FT AWAY. MY ATLAS' RADAR WAS TRIPPED BY SOMETHING AND THE CAR SLAMMED THE BRAKES TO AVOID A CRASH. EXCEPT THERE WAS NOTHING ON THE ROAD. I AM GLAD THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND ME OTHERWISE I WOULD ...

Feb 21, 2019 Visibility/wiper 850 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 70MPH WITH NO OTHER CARS NEARBY WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION/GUNSHOT SOUND AND THEN THE GLASS FROM SUNROOF RAINED DOWN ALL OVER ME. LUCKILY, I ONLY SUSTAINED MINOR ABRASIONS TO MY NECK/BACK FROM THE GLASS. WHEN I LOOKED UP, MOST OF THE GLASS FROM THE FRONT PART...

Feb 20, 2019 Air Bags Crash 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID ONTO A CURB, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. ALSO, THE...

Feb 20, 2019 Seat Belts Crash 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID ONTO A CURB, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. ALSO, THE...

Feb 20, 2019 Air Bags Crash 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID ONTO A CURB, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. ALSO, THE...

Feb 20, 2019 Seat Belts Crash 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID ONTO A CURB, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. ALSO, THE...

Feb 15, 2019 Steering 30,000 mi

AT AROUND 40-50 MILES AN HOUR THE LANE ASSIST WILL PERIODICALLY JERK THE STEERING WHEEL TO ONE SIDE WHEN THERE IS A BREAK IN THE LINES PAINTED ON THE ROAD. I HAVE HAD THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP OVER 8 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DU[PLICATE THE PROBLEM AND THEREFORE UNABLE TO DO ANYTHI...

Feb 15, 2019 Steering 30,000 mi

AT AROUND 40-50 MILES AN HOUR THE LANE ASSIST WILL PERIODICALLY JERK THE STEERING WHEEL TO ONE SIDE WHEN THERE IS A BREAK IN THE LINES PAINTED ON THE ROAD. I HAVE HAD THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP OVER 8 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DU[PLICATE THE PROBLEM AND THEREFORE UNABLE TO DO ANYTHI...

Feb 12, 2019 Electrical System 20,000 mi

VEHICLE BATTERY STOPPED WORKING WITHIN LESS THAN AN YEAR, DEALERSHIP SERVICE IS HARD TO WORK UNLESS THE CAR IS COMPLETELY DEAD AND WILL INFORM CUSTOMERS THAT THE BATTERY WAS UNDERSIZED ON THE VEHICLE. IT WILL SUDDENLY DIE WHEN AUTO START/STOP FUNCTION IS ENGAGED, IT CAN HAPPEN WHILE STOPPED AT A RED...

Feb 12, 2019 Electrical System 20,000 mi

VEHICLE BATTERY STOPPED WORKING WITHIN LESS THAN AN YEAR, DEALERSHIP SERVICE IS HARD TO WORK UNLESS THE CAR IS COMPLETELY DEAD AND WILL INFORM CUSTOMERS THAT THE BATTERY WAS UNDERSIZED ON THE VEHICLE. IT WILL SUDDENLY DIE WHEN AUTO START/STOP FUNCTION IS ENGAGED, IT CAN HAPPEN WHILE STOPPED AT A RED...

Feb 11, 2019 Electrical System 10,000 mi

PURCHASED NEW 2018 VW ATLAS WITH NOW, 10K MILES. THE LAST 2 WEEKS THE DASH SENSORS HAVE BEEN RANDOMLY GOING OFF & ON. SUNDAY 02/10 I WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION. BRAKES LOCKED, NO STEERING CONTROL, NO ELECTRICAL. WHEN TRIED TO RESTART THE FIRST TIME -T HE SENSOR SAID TO 'DRIVE...

Feb 11, 2019 Electrical System 10,000 mi

PURCHASED NEW 2018 VW ATLAS WITH NOW, 10K MILES. THE LAST 2 WEEKS THE DASH SENSORS HAVE BEEN RANDOMLY GOING OFF & ON. SUNDAY 02/10 I WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION. BRAKES LOCKED, NO STEERING CONTROL, NO ELECTRICAL. WHEN TRIED TO RESTART THE FIRST TIME -T HE SENSOR SAID TO 'DRIVE...

Feb 6, 2019 Power Train 175 mi

TAKATA, OIL WAS LOW UPON PURCHASE, HAD TO REPLACE OIL WITHIN THE FIRST 100 MILES AND SECOND TIME AT 5,000 MILES ALONG WITH THE COOLANT! COOLANT WAS COMPLETELY GONE AT 5000 MILES. AIR VENTS ARE HORRIBLE- SMELL OF OIL/COOLANT SEEPING INTO THE VENTS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON. OUTDOOR SMELLS COME INTO THE...

Feb 6, 2019 Unknown Or Other 175 mi

TAKATA, OIL WAS LOW UPON PURCHASE, HAD TO REPLACE OIL WITHIN THE FIRST 100 MILES AND SECOND TIME AT 5,000 MILES ALONG WITH THE COOLANT! COOLANT WAS COMPLETELY GONE AT 5000 MILES. AIR VENTS ARE HORRIBLE- SMELL OF OIL/COOLANT SEEPING INTO THE VENTS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON. OUTDOOR SMELLS COME INTO THE...

Feb 6, 2019 Power Train 175 mi

TAKATA, OIL WAS LOW UPON PURCHASE, HAD TO REPLACE OIL WITHIN THE FIRST 100 MILES AND SECOND TIME AT 5,000 MILES ALONG WITH THE COOLANT! COOLANT WAS COMPLETELY GONE AT 5000 MILES. AIR VENTS ARE HORRIBLE- SMELL OF OIL/COOLANT SEEPING INTO THE VENTS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON. OUTDOOR SMELLS COME INTO THE...

Feb 6, 2019 Unknown Or Other 175 mi

TAKATA, OIL WAS LOW UPON PURCHASE, HAD TO REPLACE OIL WITHIN THE FIRST 100 MILES AND SECOND TIME AT 5,000 MILES ALONG WITH THE COOLANT! COOLANT WAS COMPLETELY GONE AT 5000 MILES. AIR VENTS ARE HORRIBLE- SMELL OF OIL/COOLANT SEEPING INTO THE VENTS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON. OUTDOOR SMELLS COME INTO THE...

Feb 5, 2019 Engine 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID A REAR COLLISION. THE VEH...

Feb 5, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID A REAR COLLISION. THE VEH...

Feb 5, 2019 Electrical System 20,000 mi

SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN, MY START/STOP FUNCTION WOULD NOT TURN MY CAR BACK ON. THE DASH HAD ALL SORTS OF LIGHTS FLASHING AND MY CAR WOULD NOT START. SAID THE 12V BATTERY WAS DRAINED. HAD TO PUSH MY CAR OUT OF THE WAY AND GET SOMEONE TO JUMP MY CAR.

Feb 5, 2019 Engine 20,000 mi

SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN, MY START/STOP FUNCTION WOULD NOT TURN MY CAR BACK ON. THE DASH HAD ALL SORTS OF LIGHTS FLASHING AND MY CAR WOULD NOT START. SAID THE 12V BATTERY WAS DRAINED. HAD TO PUSH MY CAR OUT OF THE WAY AND GET SOMEONE TO JUMP MY CAR.

Feb 5, 2019 Engine 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID A REAR COLLISION. THE VEH...

Feb 5, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID A REAR COLLISION. THE VEH...

Feb 5, 2019 Electrical System 20,000 mi

SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN, MY START/STOP FUNCTION WOULD NOT TURN MY CAR BACK ON. THE DASH HAD ALL SORTS OF LIGHTS FLASHING AND MY CAR WOULD NOT START. SAID THE 12V BATTERY WAS DRAINED. HAD TO PUSH MY CAR OUT OF THE WAY AND GET SOMEONE TO JUMP MY CAR.

Feb 5, 2019 Engine 20,000 mi

SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN, MY START/STOP FUNCTION WOULD NOT TURN MY CAR BACK ON. THE DASH HAD ALL SORTS OF LIGHTS FLASHING AND MY CAR WOULD NOT START. SAID THE 12V BATTERY WAS DRAINED. HAD TO PUSH MY CAR OUT OF THE WAY AND GET SOMEONE TO JUMP MY CAR.

Feb 4, 2019 Electrical System 10,000 mi

BATTERY DIED AFTER LESS THAN ONE YEAR (BAD CELL)

Feb 4, 2019 Electrical System

TWICE I HAVE BEEN STRANDED BECAUSE THE AUTO START STOP IS NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH POWER TO THE BATTERY AND THEREFOR THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START SOMETIMES WITHOUT BEING JUMPED. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED TWICE BECAUSE THE AUTO SHUT OFF HAS TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AT A LIGHT AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTA...

Feb 4, 2019 Unknown Or Other

TWICE I HAVE BEEN STRANDED BECAUSE THE AUTO START STOP IS NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH POWER TO THE BATTERY AND THEREFOR THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START SOMETIMES WITHOUT BEING JUMPED. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED TWICE BECAUSE THE AUTO SHUT OFF HAS TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AT A LIGHT AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTA...

Feb 4, 2019 Electrical System 12,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A CITY STREET WHEN IT SUDDENLY JUST SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, AND THERE IS NO WARNING AND NO WAY TO GET THE CAR PULLED TO SAFETY.

Feb 4, 2019 Electrical System 10,000 mi

BATTERY DIED AFTER LESS THAN ONE YEAR (BAD CELL)

Feb 4, 2019 Electrical System

TWICE I HAVE BEEN STRANDED BECAUSE THE AUTO START STOP IS NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH POWER TO THE BATTERY AND THEREFOR THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START SOMETIMES WITHOUT BEING JUMPED. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED TWICE BECAUSE THE AUTO SHUT OFF HAS TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AT A LIGHT AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTA...

Feb 4, 2019 Unknown Or Other

TWICE I HAVE BEEN STRANDED BECAUSE THE AUTO START STOP IS NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH POWER TO THE BATTERY AND THEREFOR THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START SOMETIMES WITHOUT BEING JUMPED. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED TWICE BECAUSE THE AUTO SHUT OFF HAS TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AT A LIGHT AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTA...

Feb 4, 2019 Electrical System 12,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A CITY STREET WHEN IT SUDDENLY JUST SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, AND THERE IS NO WARNING AND NO WAY TO GET THE CAR PULLED TO SAFETY.

Feb 3, 2019 Engine 26,600 mi

1/28/19 CAR STARTS FINE,DRIVE 15 MIN, RUN 3 ERRANDS, THEN CAN'T START CAR. ELECTRONIC DISPLAY HAS ALL WARNING ICONS FLASHING. BATTERY TEST 50% POWER.JUMPSTART CAR,EPC AND ENGINE ICONS STAY LIT. CHARGE BATTERY AT HOME. CAR RUNS FINE FOR 2 DAYS.THEN CAR WON'T START AGAIN, EPC ICON LIT, RUN CAR 20 MINU...

Feb 3, 2019 Unknown Or Other 26,600 mi

1/28/19 CAR STARTS FINE,DRIVE 15 MIN, RUN 3 ERRANDS, THEN CAN'T START CAR. ELECTRONIC DISPLAY HAS ALL WARNING ICONS FLASHING. BATTERY TEST 50% POWER.JUMPSTART CAR,EPC AND ENGINE ICONS STAY LIT. CHARGE BATTERY AT HOME. CAR RUNS FINE FOR 2 DAYS.THEN CAR WON'T START AGAIN, EPC ICON LIT, RUN CAR 20 MINU...

Feb 3, 2019 Engine 26,600 mi

1/28/19 CAR STARTS FINE,DRIVE 15 MIN, RUN 3 ERRANDS, THEN CAN'T START CAR. ELECTRONIC DISPLAY HAS ALL WARNING ICONS FLASHING. BATTERY TEST 50% POWER.JUMPSTART CAR,EPC AND ENGINE ICONS STAY LIT. CHARGE BATTERY AT HOME. CAR RUNS FINE FOR 2 DAYS.THEN CAR WON'T START AGAIN, EPC ICON LIT, RUN CAR 20 MINU...

Feb 3, 2019 Unknown Or Other 26,600 mi

1/28/19 CAR STARTS FINE,DRIVE 15 MIN, RUN 3 ERRANDS, THEN CAN'T START CAR. ELECTRONIC DISPLAY HAS ALL WARNING ICONS FLASHING. BATTERY TEST 50% POWER.JUMPSTART CAR,EPC AND ENGINE ICONS STAY LIT. CHARGE BATTERY AT HOME. CAR RUNS FINE FOR 2 DAYS.THEN CAR WON'T START AGAIN, EPC ICON LIT, RUN CAR 20 MINU...

Feb 2, 2019 Air Bags 15,741 mi

"ERROR AIRBAG "LIGHT WITH AIRBAG SYMBOL CAME DURING DRIVING ON 2-2-2019, ERROR WILL NOT GO AWAY AFTER TURNING ENGINE ON AND OFF VEHICLE,VW 2018 ATLAS V6 SE E-MAIL: (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMAT...

Feb 2, 2019 Air Bags 15,741 mi

"ERROR AIRBAG "LIGHT WITH AIRBAG SYMBOL CAME DURING DRIVING ON 2-2-2019, ERROR WILL NOT GO AWAY AFTER TURNING ENGINE ON AND OFF VEHICLE,VW 2018 ATLAS V6 SE E-MAIL: (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMAT...

Jan 31, 2019 Engine 7,000 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES EXCESSIVELY UNDER ACCELERATION AT TIMES, IN BOTH FORWARD AND REVERSE GEARS. WON'T BACK UP A MILD GRADE (LIKE A DRIVEWAY) WITHOUT EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH. WON'T ACCELERATE AFTER SLOWING BEHIND A TURNING VEHICLE WITHOUT EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION, CAUSING T...

Jan 31, 2019 Electrical System 12,000 mi

I WAS SITTING WITH MY CAR PARKED IN A SCHOOL PICK-UP LINE, NO-IDLE ZONE, SO I HAD MY VW ATLAS RUNNING ON IT'S BATTERY. THE BATTERY DIED OUT OF THE BLUE AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING BATTERY ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE AS IT HAS HAD A HARD TIME TURNING OVER THIS PAST WEEK. THIS CAR IS O...

Jan 31, 2019 Engine 7,000 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES EXCESSIVELY UNDER ACCELERATION AT TIMES, IN BOTH FORWARD AND REVERSE GEARS. WON'T BACK UP A MILD GRADE (LIKE A DRIVEWAY) WITHOUT EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH. WON'T ACCELERATE AFTER SLOWING BEHIND A TURNING VEHICLE WITHOUT EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION, CAUSING T...

Jan 31, 2019 Electrical System 12,000 mi

I WAS SITTING WITH MY CAR PARKED IN A SCHOOL PICK-UP LINE, NO-IDLE ZONE, SO I HAD MY VW ATLAS RUNNING ON IT'S BATTERY. THE BATTERY DIED OUT OF THE BLUE AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING BATTERY ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE AS IT HAS HAD A HARD TIME TURNING OVER THIS PAST WEEK. THIS CAR IS O...

Jan 30, 2019 Unknown Or Other 900 mi

FRONT ASSIST WITH AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING DOES NOTHING ON MY CAR. I AM NOT RECEIVING ANY AUDIO/VIDEO ALERTS, NOR IT'S TRYING TO SLOW OR STOP VEHICLE. SYSTEM NOT WORKING AS DESCRIBED IN THE MANUAL AND ADVERTISED IN THE OFFICIAL VW VIDEO. I CAN'T RELY ON THE SYSTEM AT THIS POINT, AS I KNOW IT WIL...

Jan 30, 2019 Unknown Or Other 900 mi

FRONT ASSIST WITH AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING DOES NOTHING ON MY CAR. I AM NOT RECEIVING ANY AUDIO/VIDEO ALERTS, NOR IT'S TRYING TO SLOW OR STOP VEHICLE. SYSTEM NOT WORKING AS DESCRIBED IN THE MANUAL AND ADVERTISED IN THE OFFICIAL VW VIDEO. I CAN'T RELY ON THE SYSTEM AT THIS POINT, AS I KNOW IT WIL...

Jan 29, 2019 Electrical System 29,000 mi

BATTERY RAMDOMLY LOSES CHARGE TO START THE VEHICLE. WE DORVE FROM SALT LAKE CITY TO VEGAS. WE FILLED UP ON GAS WITH SOME OF THE ELECTRONICS RUNNING AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START. DASH SAYS BATTERY WAS DRAINED. HAPPENED AGAIN WHEN VACUUMING THE CAR AFTER A WASH. DOORS WERE OPEN AND ELECTRONICS WERE OFF,...

Jan 29, 2019 Electrical System 29,000 mi

BATTERY RAMDOMLY LOSES CHARGE TO START THE VEHICLE. WE DORVE FROM SALT LAKE CITY TO VEGAS. WE FILLED UP ON GAS WITH SOME OF THE ELECTRONICS RUNNING AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START. DASH SAYS BATTERY WAS DRAINED. HAPPENED AGAIN WHEN VACUUMING THE CAR AFTER A WASH. DOORS WERE OPEN AND ELECTRONICS WERE OFF,...

Jan 28, 2019 Service Brakes 36,192 mi

THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM KEEPS ACTIVATING WITHOUT REASON, SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES, WHEN THERE ARE NO OBSTACLES IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN 'FRONT ASSIST' AND 'LANE ASSIST' ARE SWITCHED OFF. DURING OUR TRIP FROM TEXAS TO ARIZONA AND BACK, THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN 1...

Jan 28, 2019 Electrical System 18,200 mi

THE BATTERY KEEPS DYING. I BELIEVE IT'S BECAUSE THE START/STOP SYSTEM IS TOO MUCH FOR THE BATTERY. THE BATTERY DIES IF WE STOP THE CAR AND IDLE FOR MORE THAN 2-3 MINUTES, WITH THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM RUNNING.

Jan 28, 2019 Service Brakes 36,192 mi

THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM KEEPS ACTIVATING WITHOUT REASON, SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES, WHEN THERE ARE NO OBSTACLES IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN 'FRONT ASSIST' AND 'LANE ASSIST' ARE SWITCHED OFF. DURING OUR TRIP FROM TEXAS TO ARIZONA AND BACK, THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN 1...

Jan 28, 2019 Electrical System 18,200 mi

THE BATTERY KEEPS DYING. I BELIEVE IT'S BECAUSE THE START/STOP SYSTEM IS TOO MUCH FOR THE BATTERY. THE BATTERY DIES IF WE STOP THE CAR AND IDLE FOR MORE THAN 2-3 MINUTES, WITH THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM RUNNING.

Jan 27, 2019 Engine

BATTERY WILL NOT TURN ON, CAR IS ONLY 12 MONTHS OLD, THERE WERE NO ISSUES FOR THE REASONING FOR THE BATTERY TO NOT WORK.

Jan 27, 2019 Engine

BATTERY WILL NOT TURN ON, CAR IS ONLY 12 MONTHS OLD, THERE WERE NO ISSUES FOR THE REASONING FOR THE BATTERY TO NOT WORK.

Jan 25, 2019 Service Brakes 10,000 mi

TRANSMISSION/MOTOR IS MAKING A WHISPPING SOUND WHEN YOU ACCELORATE ON THE GAS. HAVE REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THIS. IT IS A TERRIBLE SOUND. CAR IS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES

Jan 25, 2019 Engine 10,000 mi

TRANSMISSION/MOTOR IS MAKING A WHISPPING SOUND WHEN YOU ACCELORATE ON THE GAS. HAVE REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THIS. IT IS A TERRIBLE SOUND. CAR IS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES

Jan 25, 2019 Service Brakes 10,000 mi

TRANSMISSION/MOTOR IS MAKING A WHISPPING SOUND WHEN YOU ACCELORATE ON THE GAS. HAVE REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THIS. IT IS A TERRIBLE SOUND. CAR IS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES

Jan 25, 2019 Engine 10,000 mi

TRANSMISSION/MOTOR IS MAKING A WHISPPING SOUND WHEN YOU ACCELORATE ON THE GAS. HAVE REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THIS. IT IS A TERRIBLE SOUND. CAR IS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES

Jan 24, 2019 Electrical System 21,000 mi

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND RED EXCLAMATION CAUTION WARNING LIGHTS ON VEHICLE COME ON FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT WARNING. THESE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON DURING NORMAL CITY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THESE LIGHTS USUALLY GO OFF ON THEIR OWN OR AFTER TURNING VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON.

Jan 24, 2019 Electrical System 19,000 mi

LEFT FOG LIGHTS SPORADICALLY BLINK ON AND OFF FOR NO SPECIFIC REASON. THIS HAPPENS DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, AND WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHTS.

Jan 24, 2019 Exterior Lighting 19,000 mi

LEFT FOG LIGHTS SPORADICALLY BLINK ON AND OFF FOR NO SPECIFIC REASON. THIS HAPPENS DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, AND WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHTS.

Jan 24, 2019 Electrical System 21,000 mi

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AS WELL AS EPC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DURING NORMAL CITY DRIVING. POWER AND PICK UP OF THE VEHICLE BECAME GREATLY REDUCED MAKING TRAVEL OVER 15-20 MPH IMPOSSIBLE. UPON ARRIVING HOME AND TURNING CAR OFF, VEHICLE WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART. CAR WAS TOWED FROM HOME TO DEALERSH...

Jan 24, 2019 Engine 21,000 mi

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AS WELL AS EPC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DURING NORMAL CITY DRIVING. POWER AND PICK UP OF THE VEHICLE BECAME GREATLY REDUCED MAKING TRAVEL OVER 15-20 MPH IMPOSSIBLE. UPON ARRIVING HOME AND TURNING CAR OFF, VEHICLE WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART. CAR WAS TOWED FROM HOME TO DEALERSH...

Jan 24, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 21,000 mi

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AS WELL AS EPC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DURING NORMAL CITY DRIVING. POWER AND PICK UP OF THE VEHICLE BECAME GREATLY REDUCED MAKING TRAVEL OVER 15-20 MPH IMPOSSIBLE. UPON ARRIVING HOME AND TURNING CAR OFF, VEHICLE WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART. CAR WAS TOWED FROM HOME TO DEALERSH...

Jan 24, 2019 Electrical System 21,000 mi

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND RED EXCLAMATION CAUTION WARNING LIGHTS ON VEHICLE COME ON FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT WARNING. THESE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON DURING NORMAL CITY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THESE LIGHTS USUALLY GO OFF ON THEIR OWN OR AFTER TURNING VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON.

Jan 24, 2019 Electrical System 19,000 mi

LEFT FOG LIGHTS SPORADICALLY BLINK ON AND OFF FOR NO SPECIFIC REASON. THIS HAPPENS DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, AND WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHTS.

Jan 24, 2019 Exterior Lighting 19,000 mi

LEFT FOG LIGHTS SPORADICALLY BLINK ON AND OFF FOR NO SPECIFIC REASON. THIS HAPPENS DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, AND WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHTS.

Jan 24, 2019 Electrical System 21,000 mi

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AS WELL AS EPC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DURING NORMAL CITY DRIVING. POWER AND PICK UP OF THE VEHICLE BECAME GREATLY REDUCED MAKING TRAVEL OVER 15-20 MPH IMPOSSIBLE. UPON ARRIVING HOME AND TURNING CAR OFF, VEHICLE WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART. CAR WAS TOWED FROM HOME TO DEALERSH...

Jan 24, 2019 Engine 21,000 mi

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AS WELL AS EPC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DURING NORMAL CITY DRIVING. POWER AND PICK UP OF THE VEHICLE BECAME GREATLY REDUCED MAKING TRAVEL OVER 15-20 MPH IMPOSSIBLE. UPON ARRIVING HOME AND TURNING CAR OFF, VEHICLE WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART. CAR WAS TOWED FROM HOME TO DEALERSH...

Jan 24, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 21,000 mi

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AS WELL AS EPC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DURING NORMAL CITY DRIVING. POWER AND PICK UP OF THE VEHICLE BECAME GREATLY REDUCED MAKING TRAVEL OVER 15-20 MPH IMPOSSIBLE. UPON ARRIVING HOME AND TURNING CAR OFF, VEHICLE WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART. CAR WAS TOWED FROM HOME TO DEALERSH...

Jan 23, 2019 Unknown Or Other 13,000 mi

MY CAR BATTERY HAS DIED TWICE NOW IN 2 MONTHS ON A CAR THAT IS ONLY ABOUT 1 YEAR OLD. WITHOUT WARNING AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET IT JUMPSTARTED AGAIN. TAKING IT INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT INSPECTED BUT HAVE SEEN SEVERAL FORUMS OF OTHERS WHO OWN THE SAME CAR THAT HAVE ALSO HAD THIS ISSUE.

Jan 23, 2019 Unknown Or Other 13,000 mi

MY CAR BATTERY HAS DIED TWICE NOW IN 2 MONTHS ON A CAR THAT IS ONLY ABOUT 1 YEAR OLD. WITHOUT WARNING AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET IT JUMPSTARTED AGAIN. TAKING IT INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT INSPECTED BUT HAVE SEEN SEVERAL FORUMS OF OTHERS WHO OWN THE SAME CAR THAT HAVE ALSO HAD THIS ISSUE.

Jan 22, 2019 Electrical System 4,500 mi

THE VEHICLES BATTERY IS DYING.

Jan 22, 2019 Electrical System 4,500 mi

THE VEHICLES BATTERY IS DYING.

Jan 18, 2019 Electrical System 8,500 mi

THE BATTERY DIED WHEN THE CAR WAS SIX MONTHS OLD WHILE IN A STORE PARKING LOT. THEY SAID IT WAS A BAD FUEL CELL AND REPLACED IT WITH THE SAME BATTERY. 8 MONTHS LATER THE BATTERY DIED AGAIN IN THE SNOW WITH TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR. WE WERE UNABLE TO JUMP IT. THE BATTERY DYING IS NOW A KNOW ISS...

Jan 18, 2019 Suspension 5,000 mi

AT ROUGHLY 5000 MILES 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SE 2.0T BEGAN HAVING A LOT OF NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. NOISE HAPPENED MOSTLY AT LOWER SPEEDS AND WAS A RATTLE AS WELL AS A BOTTOMING OUT SOUND. VEHICLE WAS ALSO PULLING HARD TO THE RIGHT AND ALIGNMENT SEEMED TO BE OFF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO...

Jan 18, 2019 Unknown Or Other 14,365 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT BARELY STARTED AND THEN WENT INTO LIMP MODE. HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAD AN INSUFFICIENT CHARGE TO POWER THE COMPUTER. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY.

Jan 18, 2019 Electrical System 8,500 mi

THE BATTERY DIED WHEN THE CAR WAS SIX MONTHS OLD WHILE IN A STORE PARKING LOT. THEY SAID IT WAS A BAD FUEL CELL AND REPLACED IT WITH THE SAME BATTERY. 8 MONTHS LATER THE BATTERY DIED AGAIN IN THE SNOW WITH TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR. WE WERE UNABLE TO JUMP IT. THE BATTERY DYING IS NOW A KNOW ISS...

Jan 18, 2019 Suspension 5,000 mi

AT ROUGHLY 5000 MILES 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SE 2.0T BEGAN HAVING A LOT OF NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. NOISE HAPPENED MOSTLY AT LOWER SPEEDS AND WAS A RATTLE AS WELL AS A BOTTOMING OUT SOUND. VEHICLE WAS ALSO PULLING HARD TO THE RIGHT AND ALIGNMENT SEEMED TO BE OFF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO...

Jan 18, 2019 Unknown Or Other 14,365 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT BARELY STARTED AND THEN WENT INTO LIMP MODE. HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAD AN INSUFFICIENT CHARGE TO POWER THE COMPUTER. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY.

Jan 17, 2019 Electrical System 14,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START IF IT IS REALLY COLD OR IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR DAYS WITHOUT BEING STARTED. I AM TAKING IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY.

Jan 17, 2019 Electrical System 14,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START IF IT IS REALLY COLD OR IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR DAYS WITHOUT BEING STARTED. I AM TAKING IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY.

Jan 16, 2019 Electrical System 28,000 mi

HAD THE CAR FOR 18MONTHS AND HAVE STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BATTERY FAILING FOR NO REASON - CAR GIVES A MESSAGE THAT THE VOLTAGE IS LOW AND WILL NOT START. HAPPENED AFTER VERY SHORT TIME OF THE ENGINE BEING TURNED OFF A COUPLE OF TIMES, NO VALID EXPLANATION FROM THE DEALER AS TO WHY SUDDENLY S...

Jan 16, 2019 Electrical System 12,000 mi

I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE BATTERY DYING ON MY ATLAS FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. I HAVE DRIVEN IT, GONE INTO A STORE FOR 5 MINUTES AND COMING BACK OUT AND THE BATTERY IS DEAD. OR THE CAR WON'T START THE NEXT MORNING AFTER SITTING MY HEATED GARAGE OVERNIGHT. IN MY INSTANCE THE CAR HAS BEEN STATION...

Jan 16, 2019 Unknown Or Other 12,000 mi

I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE BATTERY DYING ON MY ATLAS FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. I HAVE DRIVEN IT, GONE INTO A STORE FOR 5 MINUTES AND COMING BACK OUT AND THE BATTERY IS DEAD. OR THE CAR WON'T START THE NEXT MORNING AFTER SITTING MY HEATED GARAGE OVERNIGHT. IN MY INSTANCE THE CAR HAS BEEN STATION...

Jan 16, 2019 Electrical System 28,000 mi

HAD THE CAR FOR 18MONTHS AND HAVE STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BATTERY FAILING FOR NO REASON - CAR GIVES A MESSAGE THAT THE VOLTAGE IS LOW AND WILL NOT START. HAPPENED AFTER VERY SHORT TIME OF THE ENGINE BEING TURNED OFF A COUPLE OF TIMES, NO VALID EXPLANATION FROM THE DEALER AS TO WHY SUDDENLY S...

Jan 16, 2019 Electrical System 12,000 mi

I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE BATTERY DYING ON MY ATLAS FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. I HAVE DRIVEN IT, GONE INTO A STORE FOR 5 MINUTES AND COMING BACK OUT AND THE BATTERY IS DEAD. OR THE CAR WON'T START THE NEXT MORNING AFTER SITTING MY HEATED GARAGE OVERNIGHT. IN MY INSTANCE THE CAR HAS BEEN STATION...

Jan 16, 2019 Unknown Or Other 12,000 mi

I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE BATTERY DYING ON MY ATLAS FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. I HAVE DRIVEN IT, GONE INTO A STORE FOR 5 MINUTES AND COMING BACK OUT AND THE BATTERY IS DEAD. OR THE CAR WON'T START THE NEXT MORNING AFTER SITTING MY HEATED GARAGE OVERNIGHT. IN MY INSTANCE THE CAR HAS BEEN STATION...

Jan 15, 2019 Electrical System 10,000 mi

EPC LIGHT PLUS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CAR WOULD NOT START. DEALER REPLACING BATTERY, BUT CONCERNED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN BASED ON CASES I'VE READ IN VW FORUMS: HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T73111_DS837472. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, PARKED IN A SCHOOL PARKING LOT.

Jan 15, 2019 Electrical System 10,000 mi

EPC LIGHT PLUS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CAR WOULD NOT START. DEALER REPLACING BATTERY, BUT CONCERNED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN BASED ON CASES I'VE READ IN VW FORUMS: HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T73111_DS837472. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, PARKED IN A SCHOOL PARKING LOT.

Jan 14, 2019 Electrical System 15,000 mi

DROVE TO HUSBANDS OFFICE AND PARKED IN LOT. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES RECEIVED A WARNING THAT I NEEDED TO DRIVE TO CHARGE BATTERY. TRIED TO GO BUT CAR WOULDN'T START. HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. SERVICE CENTER SAID THAT BATTERY WAS DEAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN JULY 2018. READ...

Jan 14, 2019 Electrical System 15,000 mi

DROVE TO HUSBANDS OFFICE AND PARKED IN LOT. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES RECEIVED A WARNING THAT I NEEDED TO DRIVE TO CHARGE BATTERY. TRIED TO GO BUT CAR WOULDN'T START. HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. SERVICE CENTER SAID THAT BATTERY WAS DEAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN JULY 2018. READ...

Jan 7, 2019 Electrical System 16,000 mi

INTERMITTENT STALLS, SOMETIMES IN TRAFFIC OR AT BUSY INTERSECTION DURING NORMAL OPERATION AND CAUSED BY DISCHARGED BATTERY AND/OR POOR BATTERY CHARGING

Jan 7, 2019 Electrical System 20,000 mi

VEHICLE, INSIDE OUR GARAGE, WILL NOT TURN ON. BATTERY IS DEAD, RECEIVE ERROR MESSAGE THAT 12V BATTERY IS LOW, LIGHTS FLASH AND SOUNDS HAPPEN, BUT WILL NOT TURN OVER. OUR ATLAS IS JUST OVER A YEAR OLD. A COUPLE WEEKS AGO, VARIOUS LIGHTS CAME ON THEN WENT AWAY AND DIDN'T RETURN UNTIL TODAY. ALSO WAITI...

Jan 7, 2019 Engine 20,000 mi

VEHICLE, INSIDE OUR GARAGE, WILL NOT TURN ON. BATTERY IS DEAD, RECEIVE ERROR MESSAGE THAT 12V BATTERY IS LOW, LIGHTS FLASH AND SOUNDS HAPPEN, BUT WILL NOT TURN OVER. OUR ATLAS IS JUST OVER A YEAR OLD. A COUPLE WEEKS AGO, VARIOUS LIGHTS CAME ON THEN WENT AWAY AND DIDN'T RETURN UNTIL TODAY. ALSO WAITI...

Jan 7, 2019 Electrical System 16,000 mi

INTERMITTENT STALLS, SOMETIMES IN TRAFFIC OR AT BUSY INTERSECTION DURING NORMAL OPERATION AND CAUSED BY DISCHARGED BATTERY AND/OR POOR BATTERY CHARGING

Jan 7, 2019 Electrical System 20,000 mi

VEHICLE, INSIDE OUR GARAGE, WILL NOT TURN ON. BATTERY IS DEAD, RECEIVE ERROR MESSAGE THAT 12V BATTERY IS LOW, LIGHTS FLASH AND SOUNDS HAPPEN, BUT WILL NOT TURN OVER. OUR ATLAS IS JUST OVER A YEAR OLD. A COUPLE WEEKS AGO, VARIOUS LIGHTS CAME ON THEN WENT AWAY AND DIDN'T RETURN UNTIL TODAY. ALSO WAITI...

Jan 7, 2019 Engine 20,000 mi

VEHICLE, INSIDE OUR GARAGE, WILL NOT TURN ON. BATTERY IS DEAD, RECEIVE ERROR MESSAGE THAT 12V BATTERY IS LOW, LIGHTS FLASH AND SOUNDS HAPPEN, BUT WILL NOT TURN OVER. OUR ATLAS IS JUST OVER A YEAR OLD. A COUPLE WEEKS AGO, VARIOUS LIGHTS CAME ON THEN WENT AWAY AND DIDN'T RETURN UNTIL TODAY. ALSO WAITI...

Jan 4, 2019 Electrical System 50,000 mi

CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF TRAFFIC AND WON'T START. TRIED JUMPING WITH OUR PORTABLE CHARGE BUT THAT DIDN'T WORK. GIVES MULTIPLE ERRORS FROM AIRBAG TO 12 VOLT BATTERY TO LOW BEAMS.

Jan 4, 2019 Electrical System 50,000 mi

CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF TRAFFIC AND WON'T START. TRIED JUMPING WITH OUR PORTABLE CHARGE BUT THAT DIDN'T WORK. GIVES MULTIPLE ERRORS FROM AIRBAG TO 12 VOLT BATTERY TO LOW BEAMS.

Dec 31, 2018 Electrical System 15,000 mi

THE BATTERY ON MY VEHICLE HAS DIED MULTIPLE TIMES. IT IS ONLY A YEAR OLD BUT IT HAS DIED WHILE DRIVING IN THE AUTO START/STOP MODE AND AFTER PARKED AT WORK AND IN MY GARAGE. TODAY IT WAS -25 DEGREES F AND IT COMPLETELY DIED ON ME AFTER BEING AT WORK FOR 4 HOURS, WHICH WAS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS. ALSO...

Dec 31, 2018 Unknown Or Other 15,000 mi

THE BATTERY ON MY VEHICLE HAS DIED MULTIPLE TIMES. IT IS ONLY A YEAR OLD BUT IT HAS DIED WHILE DRIVING IN THE AUTO START/STOP MODE AND AFTER PARKED AT WORK AND IN MY GARAGE. TODAY IT WAS -25 DEGREES F AND IT COMPLETELY DIED ON ME AFTER BEING AT WORK FOR 4 HOURS, WHICH WAS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS. ALSO...

Dec 31, 2018 Electrical System 9,700 mi

I HAD 2 INCIDENTS WHEN USING THE START-STOP SYSTEM. THE FIRST TIME WAS A COUPLE OF MONTHS BACK. I WAS DRIVING TO MY WORK. WHEN I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT (VERY BUSY AVENUE AT MATHILDA AVE, SUNNYVALE WITH 4 LANES TRAFFIC IN ONE WAY), WHEN I TRIED TO START, THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I HAD TO RESTART THE ...

Dec 31, 2018 Electrical System 15,000 mi

THE BATTERY ON MY VEHICLE HAS DIED MULTIPLE TIMES. IT IS ONLY A YEAR OLD BUT IT HAS DIED WHILE DRIVING IN THE AUTO START/STOP MODE AND AFTER PARKED AT WORK AND IN MY GARAGE. TODAY IT WAS -25 DEGREES F AND IT COMPLETELY DIED ON ME AFTER BEING AT WORK FOR 4 HOURS, WHICH WAS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS. ALSO...

Dec 31, 2018 Unknown Or Other 15,000 mi

THE BATTERY ON MY VEHICLE HAS DIED MULTIPLE TIMES. IT IS ONLY A YEAR OLD BUT IT HAS DIED WHILE DRIVING IN THE AUTO START/STOP MODE AND AFTER PARKED AT WORK AND IN MY GARAGE. TODAY IT WAS -25 DEGREES F AND IT COMPLETELY DIED ON ME AFTER BEING AT WORK FOR 4 HOURS, WHICH WAS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS. ALSO...

Dec 31, 2018 Electrical System 9,700 mi

I HAD 2 INCIDENTS WHEN USING THE START-STOP SYSTEM. THE FIRST TIME WAS A COUPLE OF MONTHS BACK. I WAS DRIVING TO MY WORK. WHEN I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT (VERY BUSY AVENUE AT MATHILDA AVE, SUNNYVALE WITH 4 LANES TRAFFIC IN ONE WAY), WHEN I TRIED TO START, THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I HAD TO RESTART THE ...

Dec 26, 2018 Air Bags

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVEN RECALLS ON THE 2018 ATLAS LAUNCH EDITION. COOK VW IN FALLSTON HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR AT LEAST 5 RECALLS. IT'S BEEN MONTHS AND THEY HAVEN'T REPAIRED ANYTHING. WE TOOK FAITH IN THESE PEOPLE AND THEY COULD CARE LESS FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. TODAY WE GOT A RECALL LETTER ABOUT THE IGN...

Dec 26, 2018 Service Brakes

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVEN RECALLS ON THE 2018 ATLAS LAUNCH EDITION. COOK VW IN FALLSTON HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR AT LEAST 5 RECALLS. IT'S BEEN MONTHS AND THEY HAVEN'T REPAIRED ANYTHING. WE TOOK FAITH IN THESE PEOPLE AND THEY COULD CARE LESS FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. TODAY WE GOT A RECALL LETTER ABOUT THE IGN...

Dec 26, 2018 Seat Belts

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVEN RECALLS ON THE 2018 ATLAS LAUNCH EDITION. COOK VW IN FALLSTON HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR AT LEAST 5 RECALLS. IT'S BEEN MONTHS AND THEY HAVEN'T REPAIRED ANYTHING. WE TOOK FAITH IN THESE PEOPLE AND THEY COULD CARE LESS FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. TODAY WE GOT A RECALL LETTER ABOUT THE IGN...

Dec 26, 2018 Air Bags

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVEN RECALLS ON THE 2018 ATLAS LAUNCH EDITION. COOK VW IN FALLSTON HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR AT LEAST 5 RECALLS. IT'S BEEN MONTHS AND THEY HAVEN'T REPAIRED ANYTHING. WE TOOK FAITH IN THESE PEOPLE AND THEY COULD CARE LESS FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. TODAY WE GOT A RECALL LETTER ABOUT THE IGN...

Dec 26, 2018 Service Brakes

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVEN RECALLS ON THE 2018 ATLAS LAUNCH EDITION. COOK VW IN FALLSTON HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR AT LEAST 5 RECALLS. IT'S BEEN MONTHS AND THEY HAVEN'T REPAIRED ANYTHING. WE TOOK FAITH IN THESE PEOPLE AND THEY COULD CARE LESS FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. TODAY WE GOT A RECALL LETTER ABOUT THE IGN...

Dec 26, 2018 Seat Belts

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVEN RECALLS ON THE 2018 ATLAS LAUNCH EDITION. COOK VW IN FALLSTON HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR AT LEAST 5 RECALLS. IT'S BEEN MONTHS AND THEY HAVEN'T REPAIRED ANYTHING. WE TOOK FAITH IN THESE PEOPLE AND THEY COULD CARE LESS FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. TODAY WE GOT A RECALL LETTER ABOUT THE IGN...

Dec 16, 2018 Unknown Or Other 21,200 mi

SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.

Dec 16, 2018 Unknown Or Other 21,200 mi

SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.

Dec 13, 2018 Electrical System 12,000 mi

CAR AUTOMATIC START/STOP FUNCTION FREQUENTLY FAILS TO RESTART ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER TEN TIMES WITH TWO OF THOSE ALMOST ENDING IN ME BEING REAR ENDED AT HIGH SPEED. DEALER SAYS BATTERY IS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED THE BATTERY BUT ISSUE IS HAPPENING AGAIN. NO WAY TO PERMANENTLY DISABLED START/ST...

Dec 13, 2018 Engine 12,000 mi

CAR AUTOMATIC START/STOP FUNCTION FREQUENTLY FAILS TO RESTART ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER TEN TIMES WITH TWO OF THOSE ALMOST ENDING IN ME BEING REAR ENDED AT HIGH SPEED. DEALER SAYS BATTERY IS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED THE BATTERY BUT ISSUE IS HAPPENING AGAIN. NO WAY TO PERMANENTLY DISABLED START/ST...

Dec 13, 2018 Electrical System 12,000 mi

CAR AUTOMATIC START/STOP FUNCTION FREQUENTLY FAILS TO RESTART ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER TEN TIMES WITH TWO OF THOSE ALMOST ENDING IN ME BEING REAR ENDED AT HIGH SPEED. DEALER SAYS BATTERY IS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED THE BATTERY BUT ISSUE IS HAPPENING AGAIN. NO WAY TO PERMANENTLY DISABLED START/ST...

Dec 13, 2018 Engine 12,000 mi

CAR AUTOMATIC START/STOP FUNCTION FREQUENTLY FAILS TO RESTART ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER TEN TIMES WITH TWO OF THOSE ALMOST ENDING IN ME BEING REAR ENDED AT HIGH SPEED. DEALER SAYS BATTERY IS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED THE BATTERY BUT ISSUE IS HAPPENING AGAIN. NO WAY TO PERMANENTLY DISABLED START/ST...

Dec 12, 2018 Electrical System 14,000 mi

THE RANDOM PROBLEMS WE ARE EXPERIENCING ARE ELECTRICAL RELATED ISSUES. WHEN UNLOCKING THE CAR WITH THE FOB THE CAR SOMETIMES DOES NOT ADJUST THE SEAT BASED ON THE FOB, NOR DOES IT RECOGNIZE THE SATELLITE RADIO, THE RADIO GETS STUCK ON THE AM SETTING, ETC. OTHER TIMES THE CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF BUT ...

Dec 12, 2018 Electrical System 14,000 mi

THE RANDOM PROBLEMS WE ARE EXPERIENCING ARE ELECTRICAL RELATED ISSUES. WHEN UNLOCKING THE CAR WITH THE FOB THE CAR SOMETIMES DOES NOT ADJUST THE SEAT BASED ON THE FOB, NOR DOES IT RECOGNIZE THE SATELLITE RADIO, THE RADIO GETS STUCK ON THE AM SETTING, ETC. OTHER TIMES THE CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF BUT ...

Dec 10, 2018 Engine 1,015 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND I HAD TO MANUALLY TURNED THE CAR ON TO PROCEED. SAME THING HAPPENED WHEN I WAS WAITING TO OPEN MY GARAGE. THE CAR TURNED ITSELF OFF, I HAD TO TURN IT BACK ON MANUALLY.

Dec 10, 2018 Engine 1,015 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND I HAD TO MANUALLY TURNED THE CAR ON TO PROCEED. SAME THING HAPPENED WHEN I WAS WAITING TO OPEN MY GARAGE. THE CAR TURNED ITSELF OFF, I HAD TO TURN IT BACK ON MANUALLY.

Dec 4, 2018 Electrical System 4,000 mi

AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT AT THE TRAFFIC THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART, THE BATTERY OF ENGINE DIED.

Dec 4, 2018 Engine 4,000 mi

AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT AT THE TRAFFIC THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART, THE BATTERY OF ENGINE DIED.

Dec 4, 2018 Electrical System 4,000 mi

AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT AT THE TRAFFIC THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART, THE BATTERY OF ENGINE DIED.

Dec 4, 2018 Engine 4,000 mi

AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT AT THE TRAFFIC THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART, THE BATTERY OF ENGINE DIED.

Dec 3, 2018 Unknown Or Other 2,000 mi

THE AUTO RAKE SYSTEM ON MY ATLAS SEL IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WHEN EXITING DRIVEWAYS/PARKING LOTS THAT ARE STEEP, THE FRONT SENSORS SENSE THE ROAD, START BEEPING AND ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS STOPPED THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD BEFORE I COULD GET COMPLETELY ON THE STREET. THIS FORCES YOU TO EITHER T...

Dec 3, 2018 Electrical System 10,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER OF 2017 AND THE BATTERY CANNOT MAINTAIN IT'S CHARGE. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED A DRAINED BATTERY FIVE TIMES IN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE HAPPENED ON 12/2/2018.

Dec 3, 2018 Unknown Or Other 2,000 mi

THE AUTO RAKE SYSTEM ON MY ATLAS SEL IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WHEN EXITING DRIVEWAYS/PARKING LOTS THAT ARE STEEP, THE FRONT SENSORS SENSE THE ROAD, START BEEPING AND ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS STOPPED THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD BEFORE I COULD GET COMPLETELY ON THE STREET. THIS FORCES YOU TO EITHER T...

Dec 3, 2018 Electrical System 10,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER OF 2017 AND THE BATTERY CANNOT MAINTAIN IT'S CHARGE. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED A DRAINED BATTERY FIVE TIMES IN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE HAPPENED ON 12/2/2018.

Dec 2, 2018 Electrical System 18,475 mi

MY VEHICLE BATTERY DIED AFTER REFUELING. AND I HAD TO CALL FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FOR A JUMP. VEHICLE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SHOWED 2 MESSAGES: 1) 12 VOLT BATTERY LOW AND RECHARGE WHILE DRIVING 2) ERROR START/STOP SYSTEM

Dec 2, 2018 Engine 18,475 mi

MY VEHICLE BATTERY DIED AFTER REFUELING. AND I HAD TO CALL FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FOR A JUMP. VEHICLE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SHOWED 2 MESSAGES: 1) 12 VOLT BATTERY LOW AND RECHARGE WHILE DRIVING 2) ERROR START/STOP SYSTEM

Dec 2, 2018 Exterior Lighting 18,475 mi

MY VEHICLE BATTERY DIED AFTER REFUELING. AND I HAD TO CALL FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FOR A JUMP. VEHICLE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SHOWED 2 MESSAGES: 1) 12 VOLT BATTERY LOW AND RECHARGE WHILE DRIVING 2) ERROR START/STOP SYSTEM

Dec 2, 2018 Electrical System 18,475 mi

MY VEHICLE BATTERY DIED AFTER REFUELING. AND I HAD TO CALL FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FOR A JUMP. VEHICLE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SHOWED 2 MESSAGES: 1) 12 VOLT BATTERY LOW AND RECHARGE WHILE DRIVING 2) ERROR START/STOP SYSTEM

Dec 2, 2018 Engine 18,475 mi

MY VEHICLE BATTERY DIED AFTER REFUELING. AND I HAD TO CALL FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FOR A JUMP. VEHICLE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SHOWED 2 MESSAGES: 1) 12 VOLT BATTERY LOW AND RECHARGE WHILE DRIVING 2) ERROR START/STOP SYSTEM

Dec 2, 2018 Exterior Lighting 18,475 mi

MY VEHICLE BATTERY DIED AFTER REFUELING. AND I HAD TO CALL FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FOR A JUMP. VEHICLE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SHOWED 2 MESSAGES: 1) 12 VOLT BATTERY LOW AND RECHARGE WHILE DRIVING 2) ERROR START/STOP SYSTEM

Nov 28, 2018 Service Brakes 500 mi

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SEL HAS A SAFETY SYSTEM CALLED MANEUVER BRAKING. THE FUNCTION OF THE BRAKING IS 'MANEUVER BRAKING PROTECTS THE DRIVER FROM A COLLISION. IT PREVENTS UNPLEASANT DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER, AND TO ANY OBJECTS NEAR THE VEHICLE,' SAYS DEVELOPER LYNN BRENNECKE. I WAS EXITING A PARKING LOT ...

Nov 28, 2018 Service Brakes 500 mi

2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SEL HAS A SAFETY SYSTEM CALLED MANEUVER BRAKING. THE FUNCTION OF THE BRAKING IS 'MANEUVER BRAKING PROTECTS THE DRIVER FROM A COLLISION. IT PREVENTS UNPLEASANT DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER, AND TO ANY OBJECTS NEAR THE VEHICLE,' SAYS DEVELOPER LYNN BRENNECKE. I WAS EXITING A PARKING LOT ...

Nov 27, 2018 Electrical System 9,500 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN DECEMBER 2017. IN JULY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. FAST FORWARD TO NOVEMBER AND I AM STILL HAVING ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE, AND IT SEEMS THAT ANYTIME THE DEALERSHIP FIXES ONE ISSUE, ANOTHER APPEARS. AFTER HAVING MY VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES BETWEEN JULY 25TH AND A...

Nov 27, 2018 Engine 9,500 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN DECEMBER 2017. IN JULY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. FAST FORWARD TO NOVEMBER AND I AM STILL HAVING ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE, AND IT SEEMS THAT ANYTIME THE DEALERSHIP FIXES ONE ISSUE, ANOTHER APPEARS. AFTER HAVING MY VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES BETWEEN JULY 25TH AND A...

Nov 27, 2018 Electrical System 9,500 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN DECEMBER 2017. IN JULY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. FAST FORWARD TO NOVEMBER AND I AM STILL HAVING ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE, AND IT SEEMS THAT ANYTIME THE DEALERSHIP FIXES ONE ISSUE, ANOTHER APPEARS. AFTER HAVING MY VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES BETWEEN JULY 25TH AND A...

Nov 27, 2018 Engine 9,500 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN DECEMBER 2017. IN JULY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. FAST FORWARD TO NOVEMBER AND I AM STILL HAVING ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE, AND IT SEEMS THAT ANYTIME THE DEALERSHIP FIXES ONE ISSUE, ANOTHER APPEARS. AFTER HAVING MY VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES BETWEEN JULY 25TH AND A...

Nov 25, 2018 Electrical System 11,000 mi

THE BATTERY DIED IN THE INTERSECTION SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS DRING WAITING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. IT MADE ME IN DANGER. THIS IS A ONE YEAR OLD VEHICLE. I HAVE DRIVEN 6 BRAND VEHICLES SO FAR IN MY LIFE, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE BATTERY DIED. I THINK VOLKSWAGEN SHOULD RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.

Nov 25, 2018 Engine 11,000 mi

THE BATTERY DIED IN THE INTERSECTION SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS DRING WAITING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. IT MADE ME IN DANGER. THIS IS A ONE YEAR OLD VEHICLE. I HAVE DRIVEN 6 BRAND VEHICLES SO FAR IN MY LIFE, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE BATTERY DIED. I THINK VOLKSWAGEN SHOULD RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.

Nov 25, 2018 Engine 10,500 mi

THE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT WENT ON 3 DAYS AGO. WHEN I FIRST START THE ENGINE IN THE MORNING OR AFTER HOURS OF PARKING, THE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT WENT ON. AFTER THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GOES UP, I HAVE TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND ON AGAIN TO HAVE THE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT DISAPPEARED. THIS IS AN ONE YEAR...

Nov 25, 2018 Electrical System 11,000 mi

THE BATTERY DIED IN THE INTERSECTION SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS DRING WAITING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. IT MADE ME IN DANGER. THIS IS A ONE YEAR OLD VEHICLE. I HAVE DRIVEN 6 BRAND VEHICLES SO FAR IN MY LIFE, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE BATTERY DIED. I THINK VOLKSWAGEN SHOULD RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.

Nov 25, 2018 Engine 11,000 mi

THE BATTERY DIED IN THE INTERSECTION SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS DRING WAITING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. IT MADE ME IN DANGER. THIS IS A ONE YEAR OLD VEHICLE. I HAVE DRIVEN 6 BRAND VEHICLES SO FAR IN MY LIFE, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE BATTERY DIED. I THINK VOLKSWAGEN SHOULD RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.

Nov 25, 2018 Engine 10,500 mi

THE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT WENT ON 3 DAYS AGO. WHEN I FIRST START THE ENGINE IN THE MORNING OR AFTER HOURS OF PARKING, THE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT WENT ON. AFTER THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GOES UP, I HAVE TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND ON AGAIN TO HAVE THE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT DISAPPEARED. THIS IS AN ONE YEAR...

Nov 23, 2018 Electrical System 9,000 mi

ON OCT 28 THE CAR STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON A BUSY INTERSECTION AND THE START-STOP ENGINE SHUT OFF, THEN WHEN THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE BATTERY DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO CRANK THE ENGINE STARTED AGAIN. I TOOK CAR TO THE VW DEALER WHERE 7 RECALLS WERE SERVICED AND I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM S...

Nov 23, 2018 Electrical System 9,000 mi

ON OCT 28 THE CAR STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON A BUSY INTERSECTION AND THE START-STOP ENGINE SHUT OFF, THEN WHEN THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE BATTERY DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO CRANK THE ENGINE STARTED AGAIN. I TOOK CAR TO THE VW DEALER WHERE 7 RECALLS WERE SERVICED AND I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM S...

Nov 13, 2018 Steering 2,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SE WITH TECHNOLOGU IN THE LEFT LANE OF A TWO LANE ROAD (EACH WAY), THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY AND FORCIBLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. UPON THIS CHANGE IN DIRECTION I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT TO CORRECT THE CHANGE IN DIRECTION AND TO AVOID HITTING A VEHI...

Nov 13, 2018 Steering 2,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SE WITH TECHNOLOGU IN THE LEFT LANE OF A TWO LANE ROAD (EACH WAY), THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY AND FORCIBLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. UPON THIS CHANGE IN DIRECTION I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT TO CORRECT THE CHANGE IN DIRECTION AND TO AVOID HITTING A VEHI...

Nov 8, 2018 Seat Belts 19,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL

Nov 8, 2018 Suspension 19,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL

Nov 8, 2018 Unknown Or Other 19,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL

Nov 8, 2018 Seat Belts 19,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL

Nov 8, 2018 Suspension 19,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL

Nov 8, 2018 Unknown Or Other 19,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL

Nov 7, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 8,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 VW ATLAS WITH 8,800 MILES ON IT ON 11/5/18. I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE CAR'S ENGINE DID NOT TURN BACK ON FROM IDLING AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED GOING OFF TELLING ME VARIOUS THINGS. I DO NOT THINK HAVING AN ECOFRIENDLY ...

Nov 7, 2018 Electrical System 8,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 VW ATLAS WITH 8,800 MILES ON IT ON 11/5/18. I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE CAR'S ENGINE DID NOT TURN BACK ON FROM IDLING AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED GOING OFF TELLING ME VARIOUS THINGS. I DO NOT THINK HAVING AN ECOFRIENDLY ...

Nov 7, 2018 Unknown Or Other 8,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 VW ATLAS WITH 8,800 MILES ON IT ON 11/5/18. I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE CAR'S ENGINE DID NOT TURN BACK ON FROM IDLING AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED GOING OFF TELLING ME VARIOUS THINGS. I DO NOT THINK HAVING AN ECOFRIENDLY ...

Nov 7, 2018 Unknown Or Other 2,300 mi

AFTER MAKING A LEFT U TURN ON A LOCAL ROAD, I HEARD A LOUD "EEEK" SOUND AND THEN THE CAR BECAME DANGEROUSLY SHAKY. THE MECHANICS AT THE VW SERVICE CENTER TOLD US THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AXLE WAS BROKEN. WE PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW AND HAD ONLY DRIVEN 2300 MILES WITH IT SO FAR. VW CUSTOMER CARE H...

Nov 7, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 8,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 VW ATLAS WITH 8,800 MILES ON IT ON 11/5/18. I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE CAR'S ENGINE DID NOT TURN BACK ON FROM IDLING AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED GOING OFF TELLING ME VARIOUS THINGS. I DO NOT THINK HAVING AN ECOFRIENDLY ...

Nov 7, 2018 Electrical System 8,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 VW ATLAS WITH 8,800 MILES ON IT ON 11/5/18. I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE CAR'S ENGINE DID NOT TURN BACK ON FROM IDLING AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED GOING OFF TELLING ME VARIOUS THINGS. I DO NOT THINK HAVING AN ECOFRIENDLY ...

Nov 7, 2018 Unknown Or Other 8,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 VW ATLAS WITH 8,800 MILES ON IT ON 11/5/18. I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE CAR'S ENGINE DID NOT TURN BACK ON FROM IDLING AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED GOING OFF TELLING ME VARIOUS THINGS. I DO NOT THINK HAVING AN ECOFRIENDLY ...

Nov 7, 2018 Unknown Or Other 2,300 mi

AFTER MAKING A LEFT U TURN ON A LOCAL ROAD, I HEARD A LOUD "EEEK" SOUND AND THEN THE CAR BECAME DANGEROUSLY SHAKY. THE MECHANICS AT THE VW SERVICE CENTER TOLD US THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AXLE WAS BROKEN. WE PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW AND HAD ONLY DRIVEN 2300 MILES WITH IT SO FAR. VW CUSTOMER CARE H...

Nov 5, 2018 Service Brakes 300 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 10/31/18 AND ON 11/4/18 WE ARRIVED AT A RELATIVE'S HOME IN WESTCHESTER. THIS AREA HAS NO SIDEWALKS OR PARKING LANE. WE PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE STREET TO PARK. THE STREET IS A SLIGHT HILL AND THE SHOULDER WAS VERY UNEVEN. THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS UPHILL. MY HUSBAND ...

Nov 5, 2018 Power Train 300 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 10/31/18 AND ON 11/4/18 WE ARRIVED AT A RELATIVE'S HOME IN WESTCHESTER. THIS AREA HAS NO SIDEWALKS OR PARKING LANE. WE PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE STREET TO PARK. THE STREET IS A SLIGHT HILL AND THE SHOULDER WAS VERY UNEVEN. THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS UPHILL. MY HUSBAND ...

Nov 5, 2018 Service Brakes 300 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 10/31/18 AND ON 11/4/18 WE ARRIVED AT A RELATIVE'S HOME IN WESTCHESTER. THIS AREA HAS NO SIDEWALKS OR PARKING LANE. WE PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE STREET TO PARK. THE STREET IS A SLIGHT HILL AND THE SHOULDER WAS VERY UNEVEN. THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS UPHILL. MY HUSBAND ...

Nov 5, 2018 Power Train 300 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 10/31/18 AND ON 11/4/18 WE ARRIVED AT A RELATIVE'S HOME IN WESTCHESTER. THIS AREA HAS NO SIDEWALKS OR PARKING LANE. WE PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE STREET TO PARK. THE STREET IS A SLIGHT HILL AND THE SHOULDER WAS VERY UNEVEN. THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS UPHILL. MY HUSBAND ...

Oct 29, 2018 Seats 150 mi

AFTER OWNING AN ATLAS FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS, I PICKED UP MY 2 YEAR OLD AND PUT HIM IN HIS FORWARD-FACING CAR SEAT IN THE 2ND ROW. AS I STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AS WE APPROACHED A RED LIGHT (NORMAL STOP - NOT A HARD BRAKE BY ANY MEANS), THE SEAT THAT MY 2 YEAR OLD WAS SITTING IN SLAMMED FORWARD INTO THE BACK...

Oct 29, 2018 Seats 150 mi

AFTER OWNING AN ATLAS FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS, I PICKED UP MY 2 YEAR OLD AND PUT HIM IN HIS FORWARD-FACING CAR SEAT IN THE 2ND ROW. AS I STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AS WE APPROACHED A RED LIGHT (NORMAL STOP - NOT A HARD BRAKE BY ANY MEANS), THE SEAT THAT MY 2 YEAR OLD WAS SITTING IN SLAMMED FORWARD INTO THE BACK...

Oct 25, 2018 Service Brakes 1,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE TRAVEL DOWN AN INCLINE LIKE A DRIVEWAY, THE EMERGENCY BREAKING FEATURE WILL UNEXPECTEDLY ENGAGED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE AND SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THIS OCCURS, I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE CONTINUED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. I AM REQUIRED TO CHANGE GEARS AND/OR RESTART THE V...

Oct 25, 2018 Unknown Or Other 1,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE TRAVEL DOWN AN INCLINE LIKE A DRIVEWAY, THE EMERGENCY BREAKING FEATURE WILL UNEXPECTEDLY ENGAGED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE AND SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THIS OCCURS, I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE CONTINUED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. I AM REQUIRED TO CHANGE GEARS AND/OR RESTART THE V...

Oct 25, 2018 Seat Belts 200 mi

WHILE MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING IN OUR WEEK OLD 2018 ATLAS WE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND MY WIFE WHO WAS SECURELY SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WITH THE SEATBELT ON ALL OF A SUDDEN HIT THE DASHBOARD. WE PULLED OVER AMEDIATELY AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE FOUND OUT THAT THE SEAT BELT BECAME ...

Oct 25, 2018 Service Brakes 1,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE TRAVEL DOWN AN INCLINE LIKE A DRIVEWAY, THE EMERGENCY BREAKING FEATURE WILL UNEXPECTEDLY ENGAGED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE AND SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THIS OCCURS, I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE CONTINUED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. I AM REQUIRED TO CHANGE GEARS AND/OR RESTART THE V...

Oct 25, 2018 Unknown Or Other 1,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE TRAVEL DOWN AN INCLINE LIKE A DRIVEWAY, THE EMERGENCY BREAKING FEATURE WILL UNEXPECTEDLY ENGAGED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE AND SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THIS OCCURS, I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE CONTINUED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. I AM REQUIRED TO CHANGE GEARS AND/OR RESTART THE V...

Oct 25, 2018 Seat Belts 200 mi

WHILE MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING IN OUR WEEK OLD 2018 ATLAS WE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND MY WIFE WHO WAS SECURELY SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WITH THE SEATBELT ON ALL OF A SUDDEN HIT THE DASHBOARD. WE PULLED OVER AMEDIATELY AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE FOUND OUT THAT THE SEAT BELT BECAME ...

Oct 20, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 15,000 mi

BATTERY ISSUE- THE START/STOP FEATURE DRAINS THE BATTERY. A 2018 ATLAS BATTERY DIED WHILE THE CAR WAS ON AT AN INTERSECTION. WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN. IT CAUSE EVERYTHING TO TRY OFF AND STEERING AND BRAKING WERE IMPOSSIBLE. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE ...

Oct 20, 2018 Electrical System 15,000 mi

BATTERY ISSUE- THE START/STOP FEATURE DRAINS THE BATTERY. A 2018 ATLAS BATTERY DIED WHILE THE CAR WAS ON AT AN INTERSECTION. WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN. IT CAUSE EVERYTHING TO TRY OFF AND STEERING AND BRAKING WERE IMPOSSIBLE. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE ...

Oct 20, 2018 Steering 15,000 mi

BATTERY ISSUE- THE START/STOP FEATURE DRAINS THE BATTERY. A 2018 ATLAS BATTERY DIED WHILE THE CAR WAS ON AT AN INTERSECTION. WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN. IT CAUSE EVERYTHING TO TRY OFF AND STEERING AND BRAKING WERE IMPOSSIBLE. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE ...

Oct 20, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 15,000 mi

BATTERY ISSUE- THE START/STOP FEATURE DRAINS THE BATTERY. A 2018 ATLAS BATTERY DIED WHILE THE CAR WAS ON AT AN INTERSECTION. WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN. IT CAUSE EVERYTHING TO TRY OFF AND STEERING AND BRAKING WERE IMPOSSIBLE. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE ...

Oct 20, 2018 Electrical System 15,000 mi

BATTERY ISSUE- THE START/STOP FEATURE DRAINS THE BATTERY. A 2018 ATLAS BATTERY DIED WHILE THE CAR WAS ON AT AN INTERSECTION. WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN. IT CAUSE EVERYTHING TO TRY OFF AND STEERING AND BRAKING WERE IMPOSSIBLE. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE ...

Oct 20, 2018 Steering 15,000 mi

BATTERY ISSUE- THE START/STOP FEATURE DRAINS THE BATTERY. A 2018 ATLAS BATTERY DIED WHILE THE CAR WAS ON AT AN INTERSECTION. WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN. IT CAUSE EVERYTHING TO TRY OFF AND STEERING AND BRAKING WERE IMPOSSIBLE. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE ...

Oct 19, 2018 Seats 3,500 mi

WE HAVE A FRONT FACING CHILDSEAT INSTALLED IN THE 2ND ROW PASSENGER CAPTAIN SEAT AND A REAR FACING INFANT CHILD SEAT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE THIRD ROW. THIS CONFIGURATION IS NECESSARY BECAUSE THE INFANT SEAT HAS A BRACING BAR THAT IS DIFFICULT TO RAISE AND LOWER PROHIBITING THE CHAIR FROM ANGLING FOR...

Oct 19, 2018 Seats 3,500 mi

WE HAVE A FRONT FACING CHILDSEAT INSTALLED IN THE 2ND ROW PASSENGER CAPTAIN SEAT AND A REAR FACING INFANT CHILD SEAT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE THIRD ROW. THIS CONFIGURATION IS NECESSARY BECAUSE THE INFANT SEAT HAS A BRACING BAR THAT IS DIFFICULT TO RAISE AND LOWER PROHIBITING THE CHAIR FROM ANGLING FOR...

Oct 15, 2018 Steering 135 mi

NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION AT TAKE OFF; PASSENGER DRIVER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR WEATHERING SEAL COMING OFF; NOISE COMING FROM STEERING WHEN TURNING SOUNDS LIKE UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNT FAULTY.

Oct 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 135 mi

NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION AT TAKE OFF; PASSENGER DRIVER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR WEATHERING SEAL COMING OFF; NOISE COMING FROM STEERING WHEN TURNING SOUNDS LIKE UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNT FAULTY.

Oct 15, 2018 Steering 135 mi

NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION AT TAKE OFF; PASSENGER DRIVER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR WEATHERING SEAL COMING OFF; NOISE COMING FROM STEERING WHEN TURNING SOUNDS LIKE UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNT FAULTY.

Oct 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 135 mi

NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION AT TAKE OFF; PASSENGER DRIVER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR WEATHERING SEAL COMING OFF; NOISE COMING FROM STEERING WHEN TURNING SOUNDS LIKE UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNT FAULTY.

Oct 7, 2018 Seats 950 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR VW ATLAS ON AUGUST 24, 2018. SINCE THEN, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED TWO OCCASIONS WHERE THE SECOND ROW SEAT HAS HINGED FORWARD WHILE OCCUPIED BY OUR SEVEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN HER CAR SEAT WITH THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. IN BOTH CASES IT HAS BEEN THE SECOND ROW SEAT ON THE RIGHT. IN BOTH INSTA...

Oct 7, 2018 Seats 950 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR VW ATLAS ON AUGUST 24, 2018. SINCE THEN, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED TWO OCCASIONS WHERE THE SECOND ROW SEAT HAS HINGED FORWARD WHILE OCCUPIED BY OUR SEVEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN HER CAR SEAT WITH THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. IN BOTH CASES IT HAS BEEN THE SECOND ROW SEAT ON THE RIGHT. IN BOTH INSTA...

Sep 24, 2018 Electrical System 250 mi

THE MOST CONCERNING SAFETY ISSUE IS THE MALFUNCTIONING AUTO START/STOP SYSTEM. ON FOUR OCCASIONS, IT HAS SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION, PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, IT SHUT-OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE STOPPING TO PAY THE PARKING ATTENDANT...

Sep 24, 2018 Engine 250 mi

THE MOST CONCERNING SAFETY ISSUE IS THE MALFUNCTIONING AUTO START/STOP SYSTEM. ON FOUR OCCASIONS, IT HAS SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION, PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, IT SHUT-OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE STOPPING TO PAY THE PARKING ATTENDANT...

Sep 24, 2018 Power Train 250 mi

THE MOST CONCERNING SAFETY ISSUE IS THE MALFUNCTIONING AUTO START/STOP SYSTEM. ON FOUR OCCASIONS, IT HAS SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION, PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, IT SHUT-OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE STOPPING TO PAY THE PARKING ATTENDANT...

Sep 24, 2018 Electrical System 250 mi

THE MOST CONCERNING SAFETY ISSUE IS THE MALFUNCTIONING AUTO START/STOP SYSTEM. ON FOUR OCCASIONS, IT HAS SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION, PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, IT SHUT-OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE STOPPING TO PAY THE PARKING ATTENDANT...

Sep 24, 2018 Engine 250 mi

THE MOST CONCERNING SAFETY ISSUE IS THE MALFUNCTIONING AUTO START/STOP SYSTEM. ON FOUR OCCASIONS, IT HAS SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION, PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, IT SHUT-OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE STOPPING TO PAY THE PARKING ATTENDANT...

Sep 24, 2018 Power Train 250 mi

THE MOST CONCERNING SAFETY ISSUE IS THE MALFUNCTIONING AUTO START/STOP SYSTEM. ON FOUR OCCASIONS, IT HAS SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION, PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, IT SHUT-OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE STOPPING TO PAY THE PARKING ATTENDANT...

Sep 14, 2018 Engine 14,128 mi

2ND ATTEMPT AT REPAIRING OIL LEAK OCCURRING FROM ENGINE BAY LOCATED AROUND OIL FILTER HOUSING ON LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE. WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED FROM FACTORY ON FIRST OCCURRENCE HOUSING COULD BE TURNED WITH A WRENCH. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE TOOK 2 MONTH AFTER OIL CHANGE TO SHOW SAME SYMPTOMS. THIS OCCUR...

Sep 14, 2018 Engine 14,128 mi

2ND ATTEMPT AT REPAIRING OIL LEAK OCCURRING FROM ENGINE BAY LOCATED AROUND OIL FILTER HOUSING ON LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE. WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED FROM FACTORY ON FIRST OCCURRENCE HOUSING COULD BE TURNED WITH A WRENCH. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE TOOK 2 MONTH AFTER OIL CHANGE TO SHOW SAME SYMPTOMS. THIS OCCUR...

Sep 6, 2018 Service Brakes 1,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR TWO MONTHS AND IT HAS NOW BEEN IN SERVICE TWICE. AS OF TODAY THEY HAVE HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS. THE AUTONOMOUS BREAK SYSTEM IS WAY TOO SENSITIVE AND THE CAR STOPS GOING DOWN STEEP INCLINES OR GOING OVER POT HOLES WHILE IN MOTION. THE CAR HAS STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AT LE...

Sep 6, 2018 Electrical System 1,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR TWO MONTHS AND IT HAS NOW BEEN IN SERVICE TWICE. AS OF TODAY THEY HAVE HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS. THE AUTONOMOUS BREAK SYSTEM IS WAY TOO SENSITIVE AND THE CAR STOPS GOING DOWN STEEP INCLINES OR GOING OVER POT HOLES WHILE IN MOTION. THE CAR HAS STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AT LE...

Sep 6, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR TWO MONTHS AND IT HAS NOW BEEN IN SERVICE TWICE. AS OF TODAY THEY HAVE HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS. THE AUTONOMOUS BREAK SYSTEM IS WAY TOO SENSITIVE AND THE CAR STOPS GOING DOWN STEEP INCLINES OR GOING OVER POT HOLES WHILE IN MOTION. THE CAR HAS STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AT LE...

Sep 6, 2018 Service Brakes 1,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR TWO MONTHS AND IT HAS NOW BEEN IN SERVICE TWICE. AS OF TODAY THEY HAVE HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS. THE AUTONOMOUS BREAK SYSTEM IS WAY TOO SENSITIVE AND THE CAR STOPS GOING DOWN STEEP INCLINES OR GOING OVER POT HOLES WHILE IN MOTION. THE CAR HAS STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AT LE...

Sep 6, 2018 Electrical System 1,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR TWO MONTHS AND IT HAS NOW BEEN IN SERVICE TWICE. AS OF TODAY THEY HAVE HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS. THE AUTONOMOUS BREAK SYSTEM IS WAY TOO SENSITIVE AND THE CAR STOPS GOING DOWN STEEP INCLINES OR GOING OVER POT HOLES WHILE IN MOTION. THE CAR HAS STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AT LE...

Sep 6, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR TWO MONTHS AND IT HAS NOW BEEN IN SERVICE TWICE. AS OF TODAY THEY HAVE HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS. THE AUTONOMOUS BREAK SYSTEM IS WAY TOO SENSITIVE AND THE CAR STOPS GOING DOWN STEEP INCLINES OR GOING OVER POT HOLES WHILE IN MOTION. THE CAR HAS STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AT LE...

Sep 3, 2018 Engine 1,100 mi

AUTO STOP SENSOR MY ATLAS JUST HAVE 1000 MILES AND IT HAS STARTED WITH PROBLEMS

Sep 3, 2018 Engine 1,100 mi

AUTO STOP SENSOR MY ATLAS JUST HAVE 1000 MILES AND IT HAS STARTED WITH PROBLEMS

Aug 27, 2018 Service Brakes 6,000 mi

WHEN DESCENDING AN INCLINE AT SLOW SPEED TO TURN ONTO A ROADWAY THE SENSOR PERCEIVES THE ROAD AS AN OBSTACLE WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO AUTO-STOP PARTIALLY IN THE ROAD. I THEN HAVE TO DISENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND BEGIN AGAIN. THIS IS TOTALLY UNSAFE. IT HAS HAPPENED 10 TIMES WHEN LEAVING MY OWN DRI...

Aug 27, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

WHEN DESCENDING AN INCLINE AT SLOW SPEED TO TURN ONTO A ROADWAY THE SENSOR PERCEIVES THE ROAD AS AN OBSTACLE WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO AUTO-STOP PARTIALLY IN THE ROAD. I THEN HAVE TO DISENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND BEGIN AGAIN. THIS IS TOTALLY UNSAFE. IT HAS HAPPENED 10 TIMES WHEN LEAVING MY OWN DRI...

Aug 27, 2018 Service Brakes 6,000 mi

WHEN DESCENDING AN INCLINE AT SLOW SPEED TO TURN ONTO A ROADWAY THE SENSOR PERCEIVES THE ROAD AS AN OBSTACLE WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO AUTO-STOP PARTIALLY IN THE ROAD. I THEN HAVE TO DISENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND BEGIN AGAIN. THIS IS TOTALLY UNSAFE. IT HAS HAPPENED 10 TIMES WHEN LEAVING MY OWN DRI...

Aug 27, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

WHEN DESCENDING AN INCLINE AT SLOW SPEED TO TURN ONTO A ROADWAY THE SENSOR PERCEIVES THE ROAD AS AN OBSTACLE WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO AUTO-STOP PARTIALLY IN THE ROAD. I THEN HAVE TO DISENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND BEGIN AGAIN. THIS IS TOTALLY UNSAFE. IT HAS HAPPENED 10 TIMES WHEN LEAVING MY OWN DRI...

Aug 26, 2018 Unknown Or Other

FREQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE 'LANE ASSIST' FEATURE MISINTERPRETS FREEWAY ON RAMPS AND OLD TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION LINES AND VEERS THA CAR AWAY. THIS DRAMATIC SUDDEN TURNING CAN SWERVE THE VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER LANE, OFF THE ROAD OR INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT HAPPENS NEARLY EVERY DAY DURING NORMAL DRIV...

Aug 26, 2018 Unknown Or Other

FREQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE 'LANE ASSIST' FEATURE MISINTERPRETS FREEWAY ON RAMPS AND OLD TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION LINES AND VEERS THA CAR AWAY. THIS DRAMATIC SUDDEN TURNING CAN SWERVE THE VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER LANE, OFF THE ROAD OR INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT HAPPENS NEARLY EVERY DAY DURING NORMAL DRIV...

Aug 24, 2018 Service Brakes 7,500 mi

THE AUTONOMOUS BREAKING SYSTEM AND PEDIATRIAN WARNING SENSORS ARE MALFUNCTIONING MAKING MY CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. SINCE IT'S PURCHASE IN JANUARY 2018, THE BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP AT LEAST 10 TIMES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I CAN RE-CREATE THE PROBLEM WHEN I AM MOVING SLOWLY ON AN UNEVEN ROAD...

Aug 24, 2018 Service Brakes 7,500 mi

THE AUTONOMOUS BREAKING SYSTEM AND PEDIATRIAN WARNING SENSORS ARE MALFUNCTIONING MAKING MY CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. SINCE IT'S PURCHASE IN JANUARY 2018, THE BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP AT LEAST 10 TIMES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I CAN RE-CREATE THE PROBLEM WHEN I AM MOVING SLOWLY ON AN UNEVEN ROAD...

Aug 23, 2018 Electrical System 831 mi

VEHICLE STOPS SUDDENLY AND SHUTS OFF. SLOPED DRIVEWAYS. VEHICLE IN MOTION APPROACHING END OF ANY DRIVEWAY WITH CERTAIN ANGLES WILL SUDDENLY SLAM ON THE BRAKES AND SHUT DOWN, LEAVING STRANDED UNTIL RESTART. POSSIBLE TO BE REAR ENDED OR HIT FROM ANY DIRECTION WHERE TRAFFIC MAY BE COMING FROM. SENSO...

Aug 23, 2018 Unknown Or Other 831 mi

VEHICLE STOPS SUDDENLY AND SHUTS OFF. SLOPED DRIVEWAYS. VEHICLE IN MOTION APPROACHING END OF ANY DRIVEWAY WITH CERTAIN ANGLES WILL SUDDENLY SLAM ON THE BRAKES AND SHUT DOWN, LEAVING STRANDED UNTIL RESTART. POSSIBLE TO BE REAR ENDED OR HIT FROM ANY DIRECTION WHERE TRAFFIC MAY BE COMING FROM. SENSO...

Aug 23, 2018 Electrical System 831 mi

VEHICLE STOPS SUDDENLY AND SHUTS OFF. SLOPED DRIVEWAYS. VEHICLE IN MOTION APPROACHING END OF ANY DRIVEWAY WITH CERTAIN ANGLES WILL SUDDENLY SLAM ON THE BRAKES AND SHUT DOWN, LEAVING STRANDED UNTIL RESTART. POSSIBLE TO BE REAR ENDED OR HIT FROM ANY DIRECTION WHERE TRAFFIC MAY BE COMING FROM. SENSO...

Aug 23, 2018 Unknown Or Other 831 mi

VEHICLE STOPS SUDDENLY AND SHUTS OFF. SLOPED DRIVEWAYS. VEHICLE IN MOTION APPROACHING END OF ANY DRIVEWAY WITH CERTAIN ANGLES WILL SUDDENLY SLAM ON THE BRAKES AND SHUT DOWN, LEAVING STRANDED UNTIL RESTART. POSSIBLE TO BE REAR ENDED OR HIT FROM ANY DIRECTION WHERE TRAFFIC MAY BE COMING FROM. SENSO...

Aug 19, 2018 Power Train 17 mi

AT AROUND 60 TO 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHICH SHAKES THE CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL. ALONG WITH VIBRATION THERE IS A SLIGHT FLUTTERING NOISE AT THE SAME TIME. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS THREE DIFFERENT TIMES BUT THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS IS JUST HIGHWAY NOIS...

Aug 19, 2018 Steering 17 mi

AT AROUND 60 TO 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHICH SHAKES THE CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL. ALONG WITH VIBRATION THERE IS A SLIGHT FLUTTERING NOISE AT THE SAME TIME. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS THREE DIFFERENT TIMES BUT THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS IS JUST HIGHWAY NOIS...

Aug 19, 2018 Wheels 17 mi

AT AROUND 60 TO 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHICH SHAKES THE CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL. ALONG WITH VIBRATION THERE IS A SLIGHT FLUTTERING NOISE AT THE SAME TIME. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS THREE DIFFERENT TIMES BUT THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS IS JUST HIGHWAY NOIS...

Aug 19, 2018 Power Train 17 mi

AT AROUND 60 TO 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHICH SHAKES THE CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL. ALONG WITH VIBRATION THERE IS A SLIGHT FLUTTERING NOISE AT THE SAME TIME. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS THREE DIFFERENT TIMES BUT THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS IS JUST HIGHWAY NOIS...

Aug 19, 2018 Steering 17 mi

AT AROUND 60 TO 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHICH SHAKES THE CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL. ALONG WITH VIBRATION THERE IS A SLIGHT FLUTTERING NOISE AT THE SAME TIME. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS THREE DIFFERENT TIMES BUT THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS IS JUST HIGHWAY NOIS...

Aug 19, 2018 Wheels 17 mi

AT AROUND 60 TO 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHICH SHAKES THE CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL. ALONG WITH VIBRATION THERE IS A SLIGHT FLUTTERING NOISE AT THE SAME TIME. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS THREE DIFFERENT TIMES BUT THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS IS JUST HIGHWAY NOIS...

Aug 13, 2018 Unknown Or Other 3,000 mi

MY SUV IS IN THE SHOP FOR STOPPING WHEN IT SHOULD NOT STOP. WHEN PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAYS. THE VEHICLE WILL APPLY THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM LEAVING ME AND THE SUVOUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC.

Aug 13, 2018 Unknown Or Other 3,000 mi

MY SUV IS IN THE SHOP FOR STOPPING WHEN IT SHOULD NOT STOP. WHEN PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAYS. THE VEHICLE WILL APPLY THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM LEAVING ME AND THE SUVOUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC.

Aug 8, 2018 Service Brakes 2,000 mi

I BOUGHT A VW ATLAS 2018 EXPECTING THE FRONT ASSIST FEATURE, WHEREBY IF THE SUV DETECTS AN OBSTACLE IN ITS PATH, IT WILL ENGAGE THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND AVOID A COLLISION. UNFORTUNATELY I AM EXPERIENCING A SITUATION WHERE THE FEATURE COULD CAUSE A COLLISION. FROM CONVERSATIONS WITH VM S...

Aug 8, 2018 Service Brakes 2,000 mi

I BOUGHT A VW ATLAS 2018 EXPECTING THE FRONT ASSIST FEATURE, WHEREBY IF THE SUV DETECTS AN OBSTACLE IN ITS PATH, IT WILL ENGAGE THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND AVOID A COLLISION. UNFORTUNATELY I AM EXPERIENCING A SITUATION WHERE THE FEATURE COULD CAUSE A COLLISION. FROM CONVERSATIONS WITH VM S...

Aug 6, 2018 Structure Crash 4,100 mi

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP ON A CITY STREET AFTER FULL APPLICATION OF BRAKES CAUSING COLLISION AND DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER . I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION FROM WALKS WAGON THAT CERAMIC COATING ON THE BRAKES NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY BRAKE ISSUES PRIOR TO THE COLLISION .THE VE...

Aug 6, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 4,100 mi

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP ON A CITY STREET AFTER FULL APPLICATION OF BRAKES CAUSING COLLISION AND DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER . I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION FROM WALKS WAGON THAT CERAMIC COATING ON THE BRAKES NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY BRAKE ISSUES PRIOR TO THE COLLISION .THE VE...

Aug 6, 2018 Power Train Crash 4,100 mi

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP ON A CITY STREET AFTER FULL APPLICATION OF BRAKES CAUSING COLLISION AND DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER . I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION FROM WALKS WAGON THAT CERAMIC COATING ON THE BRAKES NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY BRAKE ISSUES PRIOR TO THE COLLISION .THE VE...

Aug 6, 2018 Structure Crash 4,100 mi

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP ON A CITY STREET AFTER FULL APPLICATION OF BRAKES CAUSING COLLISION AND DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER . I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION FROM WALKS WAGON THAT CERAMIC COATING ON THE BRAKES NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY BRAKE ISSUES PRIOR TO THE COLLISION .THE VE...

Aug 6, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 4,100 mi

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP ON A CITY STREET AFTER FULL APPLICATION OF BRAKES CAUSING COLLISION AND DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER . I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION FROM WALKS WAGON THAT CERAMIC COATING ON THE BRAKES NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY BRAKE ISSUES PRIOR TO THE COLLISION .THE VE...

Aug 6, 2018 Power Train Crash 4,100 mi

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP ON A CITY STREET AFTER FULL APPLICATION OF BRAKES CAUSING COLLISION AND DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER . I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION FROM WALKS WAGON THAT CERAMIC COATING ON THE BRAKES NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY BRAKE ISSUES PRIOR TO THE COLLISION .THE VE...

Jul 23, 2018 Service Brakes 500 mi

I?M CONTACTING YOU WITH AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THERE IS A SERIOUS DEFECT WITH THE VW ATLAS WE LEASED 2 MONTHS AGO. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM DEPLOYS AT UNEXPECTED AND INAPPROPRIATE TIMES PRODUCING A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM HAS ACTIVATED, DAN...

Jul 23, 2018 Unknown Or Other 500 mi

I?M CONTACTING YOU WITH AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THERE IS A SERIOUS DEFECT WITH THE VW ATLAS WE LEASED 2 MONTHS AGO. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM DEPLOYS AT UNEXPECTED AND INAPPROPRIATE TIMES PRODUCING A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM HAS ACTIVATED, DAN...

Jul 23, 2018 Service Brakes 500 mi

I?M CONTACTING YOU WITH AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THERE IS A SERIOUS DEFECT WITH THE VW ATLAS WE LEASED 2 MONTHS AGO. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM DEPLOYS AT UNEXPECTED AND INAPPROPRIATE TIMES PRODUCING A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM HAS ACTIVATED, DAN...

Jul 23, 2018 Unknown Or Other 500 mi

I?M CONTACTING YOU WITH AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THERE IS A SERIOUS DEFECT WITH THE VW ATLAS WE LEASED 2 MONTHS AGO. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM DEPLOYS AT UNEXPECTED AND INAPPROPRIATE TIMES PRODUCING A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM HAS ACTIVATED, DAN...

Jul 20, 2018 Unknown Or Other 8,000 mi

ONE OF THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE 2018 VW ATLAS IS THE AUTOMATIC BREAKING SYSTEM IN THE INSTANCE THAT A CRASH MAY OCCUR. WITH THIS THE FRONT SENSORS OF THE VEHICLE WARN PRIOR TO BY EITHER BEEPING OR IN SOME CASES SLAMMING ON THE AUTOMATIC BREAKS. I HAVE FOUND THAT WHEN I AM ON A HILL OF A CERTAIN GR...

Jul 20, 2018 Unknown Or Other 8,000 mi

ONE OF THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE 2018 VW ATLAS IS THE AUTOMATIC BREAKING SYSTEM IN THE INSTANCE THAT A CRASH MAY OCCUR. WITH THIS THE FRONT SENSORS OF THE VEHICLE WARN PRIOR TO BY EITHER BEEPING OR IN SOME CASES SLAMMING ON THE AUTOMATIC BREAKS. I HAVE FOUND THAT WHEN I AM ON A HILL OF A CERTAIN GR...

Jul 19, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS INFORMED ME THAT THEY CANNOT RELEASE MY VEHICLE WITHOUT FIXING THE 69X1 SEAT-BELT RECALL ISSUE. THEY STATE THAT VOLKSWAGEN HAS NO ETA ON THE FIX, EFFECTIVELY LEAVING ME WITHOUT MY VEHICLE FOR SOME UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF TIME.

Jul 19, 2018 Seat Belts

VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS INFORMED ME THAT THEY CANNOT RELEASE MY VEHICLE WITHOUT FIXING THE 69X1 SEAT-BELT RECALL ISSUE. THEY STATE THAT VOLKSWAGEN HAS NO ETA ON THE FIX, EFFECTIVELY LEAVING ME WITHOUT MY VEHICLE FOR SOME UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF TIME.

Jul 19, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS INFORMED ME THAT THEY CANNOT RELEASE MY VEHICLE WITHOUT FIXING THE 69X1 SEAT-BELT RECALL ISSUE. THEY STATE THAT VOLKSWAGEN HAS NO ETA ON THE FIX, EFFECTIVELY LEAVING ME WITHOUT MY VEHICLE FOR SOME UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF TIME.

Jul 19, 2018 Seat Belts

VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS INFORMED ME THAT THEY CANNOT RELEASE MY VEHICLE WITHOUT FIXING THE 69X1 SEAT-BELT RECALL ISSUE. THEY STATE THAT VOLKSWAGEN HAS NO ETA ON THE FIX, EFFECTIVELY LEAVING ME WITHOUT MY VEHICLE FOR SOME UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF TIME.

Jul 17, 2018 Air Bags

RECALL 20AH IS COMPLETELY UNNACEPTABLE. THERE ARE 8 DIFFERENT POSSIBLE REPAIRS THAT FALL UNDER THIS RECALL. THESE REPAIRS RANGE FROM AIRBAG SOFTWARE UPDATES TO SUNROOF REPAIRS. HOW IS IT LEGAL FOR THEM TO COMBINE THESE REPAIRS? AS A MECHANIC AND A CONSUMER IT IS BAD FOR BUSINESS AS THE VARIOUS PARTS...

Jul 17, 2018 Engine

RECALL 20AH IS COMPLETELY UNNACEPTABLE. THERE ARE 8 DIFFERENT POSSIBLE REPAIRS THAT FALL UNDER THIS RECALL. THESE REPAIRS RANGE FROM AIRBAG SOFTWARE UPDATES TO SUNROOF REPAIRS. HOW IS IT LEGAL FOR THEM TO COMBINE THESE REPAIRS? AS A MECHANIC AND A CONSUMER IT IS BAD FOR BUSINESS AS THE VARIOUS PARTS...

Jul 17, 2018 Seats

RECALL 20AH IS COMPLETELY UNNACEPTABLE. THERE ARE 8 DIFFERENT POSSIBLE REPAIRS THAT FALL UNDER THIS RECALL. THESE REPAIRS RANGE FROM AIRBAG SOFTWARE UPDATES TO SUNROOF REPAIRS. HOW IS IT LEGAL FOR THEM TO COMBINE THESE REPAIRS? AS A MECHANIC AND A CONSUMER IT IS BAD FOR BUSINESS AS THE VARIOUS PARTS...

Jul 17, 2018 Unknown Or Other 6,500 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, MY 2018 VW ATLAS SEL PREMIUM HAS ACTIVATED THE BRAKE MANEUVERING SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING. THERE IS AN AGGRESSIVE BRAKING COMBINED WITH A LOSS OF CONTROL OF ACCELERATION. TYPICALLY, THIS OCCURS WHEN EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT. ON TWO OF THE OCCASIONS, I WAS MERGING I...

Jul 17, 2018 Air Bags

RECALL 20AH IS COMPLETELY UNNACEPTABLE. THERE ARE 8 DIFFERENT POSSIBLE REPAIRS THAT FALL UNDER THIS RECALL. THESE REPAIRS RANGE FROM AIRBAG SOFTWARE UPDATES TO SUNROOF REPAIRS. HOW IS IT LEGAL FOR THEM TO COMBINE THESE REPAIRS? AS A MECHANIC AND A CONSUMER IT IS BAD FOR BUSINESS AS THE VARIOUS PARTS...

Jul 17, 2018 Engine

RECALL 20AH IS COMPLETELY UNNACEPTABLE. THERE ARE 8 DIFFERENT POSSIBLE REPAIRS THAT FALL UNDER THIS RECALL. THESE REPAIRS RANGE FROM AIRBAG SOFTWARE UPDATES TO SUNROOF REPAIRS. HOW IS IT LEGAL FOR THEM TO COMBINE THESE REPAIRS? AS A MECHANIC AND A CONSUMER IT IS BAD FOR BUSINESS AS THE VARIOUS PARTS...

Jul 17, 2018 Seats

RECALL 20AH IS COMPLETELY UNNACEPTABLE. THERE ARE 8 DIFFERENT POSSIBLE REPAIRS THAT FALL UNDER THIS RECALL. THESE REPAIRS RANGE FROM AIRBAG SOFTWARE UPDATES TO SUNROOF REPAIRS. HOW IS IT LEGAL FOR THEM TO COMBINE THESE REPAIRS? AS A MECHANIC AND A CONSUMER IT IS BAD FOR BUSINESS AS THE VARIOUS PARTS...

Jul 17, 2018 Unknown Or Other 6,500 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, MY 2018 VW ATLAS SEL PREMIUM HAS ACTIVATED THE BRAKE MANEUVERING SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING. THERE IS AN AGGRESSIVE BRAKING COMBINED WITH A LOSS OF CONTROL OF ACCELERATION. TYPICALLY, THIS OCCURS WHEN EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT. ON TWO OF THE OCCASIONS, I WAS MERGING I...

Jul 16, 2018 Unknown Or Other 6,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY 2018 ATLAS FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAKES WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS FROM STOP WHEN THE ROAD IS WET. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS HOW THE ESP WORKS. I EVEN TALKED TO VW CUSTOMER SERVICE AND I RECEIVED A LETTER THAT MY VEHICLE IS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED....

Jul 16, 2018 Unknown Or Other 6,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY 2018 ATLAS FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAKES WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS FROM STOP WHEN THE ROAD IS WET. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS HOW THE ESP WORKS. I EVEN TALKED TO VW CUSTOMER SERVICE AND I RECEIVED A LETTER THAT MY VEHICLE IS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED....

Jul 12, 2018 Service Brakes 7,000 mi

THE AUTO BRAKING AND WARNING SENSORS GO OFF WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING FROM AN INCLINED DRIVEWAY TO A ROADWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US MULTIPLE TIMES, THE MOST RECENT WAS ON 7-2-2018, AND IT BRINGS THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SAFETY FEATURE THAT WAS AN EXTRA COST, BUT THIS IS ...

Jul 12, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 7,000 mi

THE AUTO BRAKING AND WARNING SENSORS GO OFF WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING FROM AN INCLINED DRIVEWAY TO A ROADWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US MULTIPLE TIMES, THE MOST RECENT WAS ON 7-2-2018, AND IT BRINGS THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SAFETY FEATURE THAT WAS AN EXTRA COST, BUT THIS IS ...

Jul 12, 2018 Service Brakes 7,000 mi

THE AUTO BRAKING AND WARNING SENSORS GO OFF WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING FROM AN INCLINED DRIVEWAY TO A ROADWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US MULTIPLE TIMES, THE MOST RECENT WAS ON 7-2-2018, AND IT BRINGS THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SAFETY FEATURE THAT WAS AN EXTRA COST, BUT THIS IS ...

Jul 12, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 7,000 mi

THE AUTO BRAKING AND WARNING SENSORS GO OFF WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING FROM AN INCLINED DRIVEWAY TO A ROADWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US MULTIPLE TIMES, THE MOST RECENT WAS ON 7-2-2018, AND IT BRINGS THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SAFETY FEATURE THAT WAS AN EXTRA COST, BUT THIS IS ...

Jul 11, 2018 Unknown Or Other 100 mi

2018 VW ATLAS MANUAL, REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL HAS A DESIGN OVERSIGHT WHICH SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE TARGETED THE AMERICAN FAMILY CAR MARKET WHICH SHOULD HAVE ASSUMED REAR PASSENGERS WERE TOO YOUNG TO REACH THE MANUAL REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROLS FROM THE 2ND ROW SEATIN...

Jul 11, 2018 Unknown Or Other 4,486 mi

VEHICLE HAS A MANEUVER BRAKING SYSTEM THAT IS FAULTY. THE SYSTEM IS SUPPOSED TO DETECT IF THERE IS A VEHICLE OR OBJECT THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO HIT AND AUTO BRAKE. WHEN I PULL OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT HOME OR WORK THE SYSTEM AUTO BRAKES AND ACTIVATES THE MANEUVER BRAKING WHEN THERE IS NO VEHICLE OR OBJECT...

Jul 11, 2018 Service Brakes 4,446 mi

AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM IS FAULTY. WHEN I PULL OUT OF DRIVEWAYS OR PARKING LOTS THE SENSORS ARE ACTIVATING AND THE MANEUVER BRAKING IS APPLIED AND THE CAR COMES TO AN ABRUBT STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. EVERYTIME THIS HAS OCCURED THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN OBJECT OR CAR PRESENT. THIS SYSTEM IS FAULTY...

Jul 11, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 4,446 mi

AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM IS FAULTY. WHEN I PULL OUT OF DRIVEWAYS OR PARKING LOTS THE SENSORS ARE ACTIVATING AND THE MANEUVER BRAKING IS APPLIED AND THE CAR COMES TO AN ABRUBT STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. EVERYTIME THIS HAS OCCURED THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN OBJECT OR CAR PRESENT. THIS SYSTEM IS FAULTY...

Jul 11, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 4,446 mi

AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM IS FAULTY. WHEN I PULL OUT OF DRIVEWAYS OR PARKING LOTS THE SENSORS ARE ACTIVATING AND THE MANEUVER BRAKING IS APPLIED AND THE CAR COMES TO AN ABRUBT STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. EVERYTIME THIS HAS OCCURED THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN OBJECT OR CAR PRESENT. THIS SYSTEM IS FAULTY...

Jul 11, 2018 Unknown Or Other 100 mi

2018 VW ATLAS MANUAL, REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL HAS A DESIGN OVERSIGHT WHICH SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE TARGETED THE AMERICAN FAMILY CAR MARKET WHICH SHOULD HAVE ASSUMED REAR PASSENGERS WERE TOO YOUNG TO REACH THE MANUAL REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROLS FROM THE 2ND ROW SEATIN...

Jul 11, 2018 Unknown Or Other 4,486 mi

VEHICLE HAS A MANEUVER BRAKING SYSTEM THAT IS FAULTY. THE SYSTEM IS SUPPOSED TO DETECT IF THERE IS A VEHICLE OR OBJECT THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO HIT AND AUTO BRAKE. WHEN I PULL OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT HOME OR WORK THE SYSTEM AUTO BRAKES AND ACTIVATES THE MANEUVER BRAKING WHEN THERE IS NO VEHICLE OR OBJECT...

Jul 11, 2018 Service Brakes 4,446 mi

AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM IS FAULTY. WHEN I PULL OUT OF DRIVEWAYS OR PARKING LOTS THE SENSORS ARE ACTIVATING AND THE MANEUVER BRAKING IS APPLIED AND THE CAR COMES TO AN ABRUBT STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. EVERYTIME THIS HAS OCCURED THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN OBJECT OR CAR PRESENT. THIS SYSTEM IS FAULTY...

Jul 11, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 4,446 mi

AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM IS FAULTY. WHEN I PULL OUT OF DRIVEWAYS OR PARKING LOTS THE SENSORS ARE ACTIVATING AND THE MANEUVER BRAKING IS APPLIED AND THE CAR COMES TO AN ABRUBT STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. EVERYTIME THIS HAS OCCURED THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN OBJECT OR CAR PRESENT. THIS SYSTEM IS FAULTY...

Jul 11, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 4,446 mi

AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM IS FAULTY. WHEN I PULL OUT OF DRIVEWAYS OR PARKING LOTS THE SENSORS ARE ACTIVATING AND THE MANEUVER BRAKING IS APPLIED AND THE CAR COMES TO AN ABRUBT STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. EVERYTIME THIS HAS OCCURED THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN OBJECT OR CAR PRESENT. THIS SYSTEM IS FAULTY...

Jul 9, 2018 Forward Collision Avoidance 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND APPROACHING A MINOR INCLINE, THE BRAKE SENSOR BEEPED AND THE AUTOMATIC BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCKENNA VOLKSWAGEN CERRITOS (18303 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA 9...

Jul 9, 2018 Forward Collision Avoidance 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND APPROACHING A MINOR INCLINE, THE BRAKE SENSOR BEEPED AND THE AUTOMATIC BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCKENNA VOLKSWAGEN CERRITOS (18303 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA 9...

Jul 2, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 1,462 mi

ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE RUNNING. DISPLAY SAYS TO TURN ON ENGINE MANUALLY. THE PROBLEM IS THAT IF YOU ARE IN A HIGHWAY YOU HAVE TO STOP AN PUSH THE BRAKE AND THEN THE START BUTTON. IT HAPPENED IN ACITY STREET. THIS IS THE FIFTH TIME IT GOES TO THE DEALER TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.

Jul 2, 2018 Unknown Or Other 1,462 mi

ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE RUNNING. DISPLAY SAYS TO TURN ON ENGINE MANUALLY. THE PROBLEM IS THAT IF YOU ARE IN A HIGHWAY YOU HAVE TO STOP AN PUSH THE BRAKE AND THEN THE START BUTTON. IT HAPPENED IN ACITY STREET. THIS IS THE FIFTH TIME IT GOES TO THE DEALER TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.

Jul 2, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 1,462 mi

ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE RUNNING. DISPLAY SAYS TO TURN ON ENGINE MANUALLY. THE PROBLEM IS THAT IF YOU ARE IN A HIGHWAY YOU HAVE TO STOP AN PUSH THE BRAKE AND THEN THE START BUTTON. IT HAPPENED IN ACITY STREET. THIS IS THE FIFTH TIME IT GOES TO THE DEALER TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.

Jul 2, 2018 Unknown Or Other 1,462 mi

ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE RUNNING. DISPLAY SAYS TO TURN ON ENGINE MANUALLY. THE PROBLEM IS THAT IF YOU ARE IN A HIGHWAY YOU HAVE TO STOP AN PUSH THE BRAKE AND THEN THE START BUTTON. IT HAPPENED IN ACITY STREET. THIS IS THE FIFTH TIME IT GOES TO THE DEALER TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.

Jun 28, 2018 Service Brakes

NOTIFIED ON 06/15/18 THAT MY VEHICLES BRAKE CALIPERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT CHROME COATING WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE FORMATION OF GAS BUBBLES AND CREATE A SOFT BRAKE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. THERE WAS A STOP SALE ASSOCIATED WITH MY VIN ON 05/25/18 BUT I WAS NOT INFORMED UNTIL 06/15/...

Jun 28, 2018 Service Brakes

NOTIFIED ON 06/15/18 THAT MY VEHICLES BRAKE CALIPERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT CHROME COATING WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE FORMATION OF GAS BUBBLES AND CREATE A SOFT BRAKE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. THERE WAS A STOP SALE ASSOCIATED WITH MY VIN ON 05/25/18 BUT I WAS NOT INFORMED UNTIL 06/15/...

Jun 27, 2018 Service Brakes 11,000 mi

2018 ATLAS SEL, EQUIPPED WITH AUTONOMOUS BREAKING TO "PREVENT" COLLISIONS. WHEN VEHICLES TRAVEL DOWN AN INCLINE LIKE A DRIVEWAY, THE EMERGENCY BREAKING FEATURE WILL UNEXPECTEDLY ENGAGED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE AND SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THIS OCCURS, I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE CONTINU...

Jun 27, 2018 Service Brakes 11,000 mi

2018 ATLAS SEL, EQUIPPED WITH AUTONOMOUS BREAKING TO "PREVENT" COLLISIONS. WHEN VEHICLES TRAVEL DOWN AN INCLINE LIKE A DRIVEWAY, THE EMERGENCY BREAKING FEATURE WILL UNEXPECTEDLY ENGAGED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE AND SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THIS OCCURS, I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE CONTINU...

Jun 22, 2018 Service Brakes 1,000 mi

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OUR 2018 VW ATLAS HAS HAD ITS EMERGENCY BRAKING FEATURE ENGAGE IN AN UNEXPECTED AND DANGEROUS WAY. SPECIFICALLY, DURING URBAN DRIVING WHEN HAVING TO TRAVERSE THE NORMAL DIP FROM DRIVEWAY TO STREET, ACROSS A GUTTER OR OTHER LOW POINT, THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM ABRUPTLY HALTS...

Jun 22, 2018 Service Brakes 1,000 mi

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OUR 2018 VW ATLAS HAS HAD ITS EMERGENCY BRAKING FEATURE ENGAGE IN AN UNEXPECTED AND DANGEROUS WAY. SPECIFICALLY, DURING URBAN DRIVING WHEN HAVING TO TRAVERSE THE NORMAL DIP FROM DRIVEWAY TO STREET, ACROSS A GUTTER OR OTHER LOW POINT, THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM ABRUPTLY HALTS...

Jun 21, 2018 Unknown Or Other

VW CALLED TO INFORM ME A THE SAFETY RECALL. THE FIRST PERSON I SPOKE WITH AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID MY CAR WAS NOT AFFECTED. THE SECOND PERSON AT THE DEALERSHIP STATED MY CAR WAS AFFECTED. WHEN I RUN MY NUMBER IN THE WEBSITE SEARCH IT DOES NOT SHOW A RECALL. THIS IS DANGEROUS. IF I WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO D...

Jun 21, 2018 Unknown Or Other

VW CALLED TO INFORM ME A THE SAFETY RECALL. THE FIRST PERSON I SPOKE WITH AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID MY CAR WAS NOT AFFECTED. THE SECOND PERSON AT THE DEALERSHIP STATED MY CAR WAS AFFECTED. WHEN I RUN MY NUMBER IN THE WEBSITE SEARCH IT DOES NOT SHOW A RECALL. THIS IS DANGEROUS. IF I WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO D...

Jun 20, 2018 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WITHIN WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE STRUT MOUNTED SYSTEM. FURTHERMORE, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT ASSIST WITH AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM...

Jun 20, 2018 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WITHIN WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE STRUT MOUNTED SYSTEM. FURTHERMORE, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT ASSIST WITH AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM...

Jun 20, 2018 Forward Collision Avoidance

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WITHIN WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE STRUT MOUNTED SYSTEM. FURTHERMORE, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT ASSIST WITH AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM...

Jun 20, 2018 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WITHIN WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE STRUT MOUNTED SYSTEM. FURTHERMORE, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT ASSIST WITH AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM...

Jun 20, 2018 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WITHIN WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE STRUT MOUNTED SYSTEM. FURTHERMORE, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT ASSIST WITH AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM...

Jun 20, 2018 Forward Collision Avoidance

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WITHIN WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE STRUT MOUNTED SYSTEM. FURTHERMORE, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT ASSIST WITH AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM...

Jun 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other 2,500 mi

FORWARD COLLISION SYSTEM FAULT RANDOM FORWARD COLLISION SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING FOR APPROX. 45 DAYS, FAULT ERROR ON DISPLAY BUT DID NOT SHOW UP VW VEHICLE STATUS REPORT "VOLKSWAGEN CAR NET SECURITY & SERVICE (VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC AND MAINTENANCE) HAPPENED IN BAJA SUR MEXICO AND VW USA WOULD NOT C...

Jun 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other 2,500 mi

FORWARD COLLISION SYSTEM FAULT RANDOM FORWARD COLLISION SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING FOR APPROX. 45 DAYS, FAULT ERROR ON DISPLAY BUT DID NOT SHOW UP VW VEHICLE STATUS REPORT "VOLKSWAGEN CAR NET SECURITY & SERVICE (VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC AND MAINTENANCE) HAPPENED IN BAJA SUR MEXICO AND VW USA WOULD NOT C...

Jun 12, 2018 Steering 1,500 mi

DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY WITH LANE ASSIST ON, THE WHEEL BEGAN TO PULL TOWARDS THE CENTER LINE AS ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING FROM THE OPPOSITE LANE. THIS HAPPENED 2 DIFFERENT TIMES DURING THIS PARTICULAR DRIVE.

Jun 12, 2018 Steering 1,500 mi

DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY WITH LANE ASSIST ON, THE WHEEL BEGAN TO PULL TOWARDS THE CENTER LINE AS ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING FROM THE OPPOSITE LANE. THIS HAPPENED 2 DIFFERENT TIMES DURING THIS PARTICULAR DRIVE.

Jun 3, 2018 Engine 704 mi

CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE. NEW VEHICLE, 17 DAYS SINCE DELIVERY, 704 MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENT DRIVING VEHICLE AT 30MPH ON SURFACE STREET EPC LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A METAL KNOCKING SOUND THAT WAS IN TIME WITH ENGINE SPEED. TOWED TO DEALER. SOUND WAS CONFIRMED TO ...

Jun 3, 2018 Engine 704 mi

CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE. NEW VEHICLE, 17 DAYS SINCE DELIVERY, 704 MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENT DRIVING VEHICLE AT 30MPH ON SURFACE STREET EPC LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A METAL KNOCKING SOUND THAT WAS IN TIME WITH ENGINE SPEED. TOWED TO DEALER. SOUND WAS CONFIRMED TO ...

Jun 2, 2018 Air Bags 430 mi

PURCHASED NEW 2018 ATLAS AT HEROG MEIER VW DEALERSHIP IN BEAVERTON OREGON ON 5-19-18. UPON DRIVING HOME FROM DEALERSHIP THE AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OUT. CALLED DEALER ONCE HOME AND IMMEDIATELY DROVE BACK TO DEALER. THEY SAID TO DRIVE IT AND COME BACK MONDAY TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT....

Jun 2, 2018 Air Bags 430 mi

PURCHASED NEW 2018 ATLAS AT HEROG MEIER VW DEALERSHIP IN BEAVERTON OREGON ON 5-19-18. UPON DRIVING HOME FROM DEALERSHIP THE AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OUT. CALLED DEALER ONCE HOME AND IMMEDIATELY DROVE BACK TO DEALER. THEY SAID TO DRIVE IT AND COME BACK MONDAY TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT....

May 31, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1,700 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE, FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE LOUD VIBRATION NOISES, RATTLING NOISES, AND REPEATED STEERING ISSUES. THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY JERKS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT AND PULLS THE CAR OUT OF THE DESIRED DIRECTION OF TRAVEL. THE VW ATLAS IS AT THE DEALERSHIP SERVIC...

May 31, 2018 Steering 1,700 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE, FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE LOUD VIBRATION NOISES, RATTLING NOISES, AND REPEATED STEERING ISSUES. THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY JERKS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT AND PULLS THE CAR OUT OF THE DESIRED DIRECTION OF TRAVEL. THE VW ATLAS IS AT THE DEALERSHIP SERVIC...

May 31, 2018 Suspension 1,700 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE, FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE LOUD VIBRATION NOISES, RATTLING NOISES, AND REPEATED STEERING ISSUES. THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY JERKS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT AND PULLS THE CAR OUT OF THE DESIRED DIRECTION OF TRAVEL. THE VW ATLAS IS AT THE DEALERSHIP SERVIC...

May 31, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1,700 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE, FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE LOUD VIBRATION NOISES, RATTLING NOISES, AND REPEATED STEERING ISSUES. THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY JERKS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT AND PULLS THE CAR OUT OF THE DESIRED DIRECTION OF TRAVEL. THE VW ATLAS IS AT THE DEALERSHIP SERVIC...

May 31, 2018 Steering 1,700 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE, FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE LOUD VIBRATION NOISES, RATTLING NOISES, AND REPEATED STEERING ISSUES. THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY JERKS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT AND PULLS THE CAR OUT OF THE DESIRED DIRECTION OF TRAVEL. THE VW ATLAS IS AT THE DEALERSHIP SERVIC...

May 31, 2018 Suspension 1,700 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE, FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE LOUD VIBRATION NOISES, RATTLING NOISES, AND REPEATED STEERING ISSUES. THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY JERKS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT AND PULLS THE CAR OUT OF THE DESIRED DIRECTION OF TRAVEL. THE VW ATLAS IS AT THE DEALERSHIP SERVIC...

May 8, 2018 Seats 200 mi

THE 2ND ROW DOES NOT LOCK EASILY. UPON SUDDEN BRAKE, THE SEAT CAME LOOSE AND SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF THE FRONT SEAT. NOBODY WAS SITTING THERE AT THE TIME BUT IF MY CHILD WAS IN A CHILD SEAT, SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN INJURED VERY EASILY.

May 8, 2018 Seats 200 mi

THE 2ND ROW DOES NOT LOCK EASILY. UPON SUDDEN BRAKE, THE SEAT CAME LOOSE AND SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF THE FRONT SEAT. NOBODY WAS SITTING THERE AT THE TIME BUT IF MY CHILD WAS IN A CHILD SEAT, SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN INJURED VERY EASILY.

May 3, 2018 Seats

I HAVE A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS THAT I PURCHASED LAST 6/15/2017. LAST JANUARY I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ( SAN TAN VW) IN GILBERT TO DO THE MANUFACTURER RE-CALL REPAIR. THE DEALER REPAIRED 1 OF THE 2 RECALL, BUT LEFT THE OTHER ONE UN-REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. I CONTACTED ...

May 3, 2018 Seats

I HAVE A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS THAT I PURCHASED LAST 6/15/2017. LAST JANUARY I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ( SAN TAN VW) IN GILBERT TO DO THE MANUFACTURER RE-CALL REPAIR. THE DEALER REPAIRED 1 OF THE 2 RECALL, BUT LEFT THE OTHER ONE UN-REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. I CONTACTED ...

Apr 15, 2018 Service Brakes 2,955 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT ON A BUSY ROAD OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND HAD ALL THREE OF MY KIDS IN THE CAR WITH ME. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE TURNED ON WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND STOPPED MY CAR HEADING EAST/WEST IN TRAFFIC HEADING NORTH/SOUTH. MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE WAY AND SUDDENLY THE EMERGENCY...

Apr 15, 2018 Service Brakes 2,955 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT ON A BUSY ROAD OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND HAD ALL THREE OF MY KIDS IN THE CAR WITH ME. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE TURNED ON WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND STOPPED MY CAR HEADING EAST/WEST IN TRAFFIC HEADING NORTH/SOUTH. MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE WAY AND SUDDENLY THE EMERGENCY...

Mar 25, 2018 Steering 1,000 mi

LANE ASSIST HAS JERKED CAR TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS, MAKING IT A USELESS AND DANGEROUS FEATURE. ADVERSE WEATHER AND INADEQUATE ROAD LINES/MARKINGS EXASPERATE THE ISSUE, BUT I HAVE HAD INSTANCES WHERE NEITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS WERE PRESENT AND LANE ASSIST STILL JERKED THE CAR ...

Mar 25, 2018 Steering 1,000 mi

LANE ASSIST HAS JERKED CAR TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS, MAKING IT A USELESS AND DANGEROUS FEATURE. ADVERSE WEATHER AND INADEQUATE ROAD LINES/MARKINGS EXASPERATE THE ISSUE, BUT I HAVE HAD INSTANCES WHERE NEITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS WERE PRESENT AND LANE ASSIST STILL JERKED THE CAR ...

Mar 19, 2018 Unknown Or Other 83 mi

I READ UNDER A COMPLAINT SITE THAT YOU COULD PRESS THE START STOP BUTTON WHILE IN MOTION NOT IN PARK AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AT SPEED. I TRIED THIS AND IT DOES SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE LOCATION OF THE BUTTON IS RIGHT NEXT TO THE GEAR SHIFT AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND ANY NUMBER OF A...

Mar 19, 2018 Unknown Or Other 83 mi

I READ UNDER A COMPLAINT SITE THAT YOU COULD PRESS THE START STOP BUTTON WHILE IN MOTION NOT IN PARK AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AT SPEED. I TRIED THIS AND IT DOES SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE LOCATION OF THE BUTTON IS RIGHT NEXT TO THE GEAR SHIFT AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND ANY NUMBER OF A...

Mar 15, 2018 Engine 5,000 mi

FIRST THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON COUPLE DAYS CALLED SPOKE MASTER MECHANIC STATED SHOULDN'T BE PROBLEM AS LONG AS IT'S NOT BLINKING,BRING IN FOR CHECK UP. ENGINE LIGHT TURN OFF . CAR WOULDN'T START. CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER MECHANIC FOR ABOUT WEEK. 3WEEKS LATER AFTER GETTING CAR BACK. ENGINE TURNED OF...

Mar 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 5,000 mi

FIRST THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON COUPLE DAYS CALLED SPOKE MASTER MECHANIC STATED SHOULDN'T BE PROBLEM AS LONG AS IT'S NOT BLINKING,BRING IN FOR CHECK UP. ENGINE LIGHT TURN OFF . CAR WOULDN'T START. CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER MECHANIC FOR ABOUT WEEK. 3WEEKS LATER AFTER GETTING CAR BACK. ENGINE TURNED OF...

Mar 15, 2018 Engine 5,000 mi

FIRST THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON COUPLE DAYS CALLED SPOKE MASTER MECHANIC STATED SHOULDN'T BE PROBLEM AS LONG AS IT'S NOT BLINKING,BRING IN FOR CHECK UP. ENGINE LIGHT TURN OFF . CAR WOULDN'T START. CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER MECHANIC FOR ABOUT WEEK. 3WEEKS LATER AFTER GETTING CAR BACK. ENGINE TURNED OF...

Mar 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 5,000 mi

FIRST THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON COUPLE DAYS CALLED SPOKE MASTER MECHANIC STATED SHOULDN'T BE PROBLEM AS LONG AS IT'S NOT BLINKING,BRING IN FOR CHECK UP. ENGINE LIGHT TURN OFF . CAR WOULDN'T START. CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER MECHANIC FOR ABOUT WEEK. 3WEEKS LATER AFTER GETTING CAR BACK. ENGINE TURNED OF...

Mar 13, 2018 Suspension 800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BAYSIDE VOLKSWAGEN (31 WATERMILL LANE, GREAT NECK NY, 11021, 516-348-2500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHOCKS WERE MADE WITH DEFECTIVE MATERIAL...

Mar 13, 2018 Suspension 800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BAYSIDE VOLKSWAGEN (31 WATERMILL LANE, GREAT NECK NY, 11021, 516-348-2500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHOCKS WERE MADE WITH DEFECTIVE MATERIAL...

Mar 8, 2018 Unknown Or Other

THE HEATING SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY WHEN THE REMOTE STARTER IS USED, AND THERE IS NO IMMEDIATE SOLUTION TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. THE HEATING SYSTEM DISPERSES COLD AIR INSTEAD OF HEATING THE CABIN AND DEFROSTING THE WINDOWS/WINDSHIELDS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE GETTING THE CAR IN NOVE...

Mar 8, 2018 Electrical System 300 mi

BRAND NEW 2018 ATLAS BATTERY PROBLEM - BATTERY DRAINS COMPLETELY IN LESS THAN 3 DAYS WHEN CAR IS SWITCHED OFF AND PARKED IN ATTACHED GARAGE. HAPPENED TWICE IN TWO MONTHS. SERVICE RESPONDED BY SAYING THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPUTERS THAT DRAIN BATTERY EVEN WHEN CAR IS SHUTDOWN. SUGGESTED TO DRIVE FOR 30 M...

Mar 8, 2018 Unknown Or Other

THE HEATING SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY WHEN THE REMOTE STARTER IS USED, AND THERE IS NO IMMEDIATE SOLUTION TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. THE HEATING SYSTEM DISPERSES COLD AIR INSTEAD OF HEATING THE CABIN AND DEFROSTING THE WINDOWS/WINDSHIELDS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE GETTING THE CAR IN NOVE...

Mar 8, 2018 Electrical System 300 mi

BRAND NEW 2018 ATLAS BATTERY PROBLEM - BATTERY DRAINS COMPLETELY IN LESS THAN 3 DAYS WHEN CAR IS SWITCHED OFF AND PARKED IN ATTACHED GARAGE. HAPPENED TWICE IN TWO MONTHS. SERVICE RESPONDED BY SAYING THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPUTERS THAT DRAIN BATTERY EVEN WHEN CAR IS SHUTDOWN. SUGGESTED TO DRIVE FOR 30 M...

Mar 7, 2018 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

MY WIFE SLID INTO A CURB DURING A LEFT-HAND TURN INTO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD DUE TO ICE. SHE DAMAGED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND A COUPLE MECHANICS, SCRATCHING THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AS WELL. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER PART OF THE EXTERIOR; HOWEVER, THIS CURB IMPACT SET OFF ALL OF THE INTERIOR SIDE AIRBA...

Mar 7, 2018 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

MY WIFE SLID INTO A CURB DURING A LEFT-HAND TURN INTO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD DUE TO ICE. SHE DAMAGED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND A COUPLE MECHANICS, SCRATCHING THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AS WELL. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER PART OF THE EXTERIOR; HOWEVER, THIS CURB IMPACT SET OFF ALL OF THE INTERIOR SIDE AIRBA...

Jan 5, 2018 Air Bags 580 mi

SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON PASSENGER SIDE TIRES HIT CUBS...NO DIRECT DAMAGE WHAT SO EVER TO CAR JUST RIMS. AN ONCOMING CAR WAS COMING TOO CLOSE TO ME. :30 SECONDS LATER (RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY GATED COMMUNITY), EVERY SINGLE AIR BAG DEPLOYED EXCEPT FRONT AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS. THE CAR IS MOTION :30 AF...

Jan 5, 2018 Air Bags 580 mi

SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON PASSENGER SIDE TIRES HIT CUBS...NO DIRECT DAMAGE WHAT SO EVER TO CAR JUST RIMS. AN ONCOMING CAR WAS COMING TOO CLOSE TO ME. :30 SECONDS LATER (RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY GATED COMMUNITY), EVERY SINGLE AIR BAG DEPLOYED EXCEPT FRONT AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS. THE CAR IS MOTION :30 AF...

Jan 2, 2018 Engine 3,246 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. USED 1AND 1/2 QUARTS OF OIL AT 3250 MILES(WHICH WAS ADDED BY THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT. TODAY 1/2/18) WAS BOUGHT AS A NEW VEHICLE 9/17 WITH ONLY 12 MILES ON ODOMETER.(12/25/17) FIRST THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT, THEY SAID IT WAS THE GAS CAP.ONE WEEK LATER THE CHECK OIL LEV...

Jan 2, 2018 Engine 3,246 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. USED 1AND 1/2 QUARTS OF OIL AT 3250 MILES(WHICH WAS ADDED BY THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT. TODAY 1/2/18) WAS BOUGHT AS A NEW VEHICLE 9/17 WITH ONLY 12 MILES ON ODOMETER.(12/25/17) FIRST THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT, THEY SAID IT WAS THE GAS CAP.ONE WEEK LATER THE CHECK OIL LEV...

Dec 21, 2017 Service Brakes 1,025 mi

I CAME TO A FULL STOP AS I WAS ABOUT TO EXIT A DRIVEWAY. SINCE THERE WERE NO VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM EITHER DIRECTION AND THERE WERE NO OBSTACLES IN FRONT OF ME, I STATED TO PULL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM SUDDENLY AND ABRUPTLY STOPPED MY VEHICLE WITH NO JUST...

Dec 21, 2017 Service Brakes 1,025 mi

I CAME TO A FULL STOP AS I WAS ABOUT TO EXIT A DRIVEWAY. SINCE THERE WERE NO VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM EITHER DIRECTION AND THERE WERE NO OBSTACLES IN FRONT OF ME, I STATED TO PULL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM SUDDENLY AND ABRUPTLY STOPPED MY VEHICLE WITH NO JUST...

Dec 2, 2017 Electrical System 140 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH, IF PRESSED, WILL TURN OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. THE IGNITION SWITCH IS NEXT TO THE SHIFT GEAR AND MAY BE ACCIDENTALLY PRESSED, CAUSING THE CAR TO STOP WHILE IN MOTION. THIS IS A SAFETY RISK WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.

Dec 2, 2017 Electrical System 140 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH, IF PRESSED, WILL TURN OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. THE IGNITION SWITCH IS NEXT TO THE SHIFT GEAR AND MAY BE ACCIDENTALLY PRESSED, CAUSING THE CAR TO STOP WHILE IN MOTION. THIS IS A SAFETY RISK WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.

Nov 18, 2017 Structure 1,300 mi

THE FIREWALL WAS BROKEN DURING A REPAIR TO THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM BY THE DEALERSHIP IN SEPTEMBER 2017. WE WERE NEVER INFORMED ABOUT THE FIREWALL BEING BROKEN DURING THE REPAIR. WE WERE ONLY INFORMED WHEN WE TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP FOR ANOTHER REPAIR IN NOVEMBER 2017. VOLKSWAGEN KNOWINGLY ...

Nov 18, 2017 Structure 1,300 mi

THE FIREWALL WAS BROKEN DURING A REPAIR TO THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM BY THE DEALERSHIP IN SEPTEMBER 2017. WE WERE NEVER INFORMED ABOUT THE FIREWALL BEING BROKEN DURING THE REPAIR. WE WERE ONLY INFORMED WHEN WE TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP FOR ANOTHER REPAIR IN NOVEMBER 2017. VOLKSWAGEN KNOWINGLY ...