Safety Score
67
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-13 | 20V702000 |
TIRES:SIDEWALL | 760 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that after being stopped at a traffic light, w… |
| 2026-01-14 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Exactly at 50,000 miles, both Daytime Running Lights stopped working This is a very well known issue in the owners com… |
| 2025-12-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My car only has 58,000 and my car is leaking coolant and I was advised I need to replace the water pump at $15,000. I s… |
| 2025-12-10 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The passenger day time running light quit working randomly. This also is part of the lamp that provides cornering light… |
| 2025-10-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving on the freeway and the car slowed down on me, almost to a stop! This could have been fatal! I am glad I h… |
| 2025-08-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The throttle and eng… |
| 2025-08-12 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The Car has Stalled at Stoplights 3 different times. There was a message on the dashboard that told me to "manually re… |
| 2025-07-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Start stop error on 7/15/25. Engine light on 7/16/25. Drove the car to AutoZone and the diagnostic code was P0496 EVAP … |
| 2025-07-12 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The daytime running lights are already out on a vehicle with less than 50k miles. It is a commonly reported problems wi… |
| 2025-07-01 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | My vehicuel vibrate at low speed or hight speed, speed does not descrimita, the steering wheel vibrate in a very strang… |
| 2025-07-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | One of the daytime running lights has gone out with only 45,000 miles on my vehicle. Dealership says they need to repl… |
| 2025-07-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The daytime running lights have gone out. |
| 2025-06-30 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Driver side headlight stopped working after a little over 4 years but less than 50,000 miles. On coming drivers from ot… |
| 2025-06-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Car is stalling at slow speeds during heavy traffic, pulling into a parking spot, slowing down to cross a two lane high… |
| 2025-05-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | White smoke coming from under the hood. Tire sensor has been replaced service several. One tire at a time |
| 2025-03-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My vehicle turned off/stalled while driving. I had to throw on my hazards, stomp on the very hard break and turn the ca… |
| 2025-03-07 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Hood Release Cable. The hood release cable, which runs from the release lever inside the car to the latch under the hoo… |
| 2025-03-04 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I own a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport with approximately 34,000 miles, purchased as a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. … |
| 2025-02-25 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Car dealership attempted to fix recall related to Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS). Dealership technicians ex… |
| 2025-02-20 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | While driving and coming to a stop or slowing down the cars engine will shut off. This is extremely dangerous when in t… |
| 2025-01-13 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The Daytime running LED lights are commonly known to go out in this years 2021 VW atlas cross sports. The car gives a c… |
| 2025-01-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the front passenger's si… |
| 2024-12-04 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I own a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport that more recently in June 2024 received a recall on its Passenger Airbags st… |
| 2024-11-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car shut off randomly when driving |
| 2024-11-06 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | My 21 VW atlas cross sport now will not remote start. As well, it CONTINUES with the sputter and stall at low speeds. … |
| 2024-11-04 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V464000(Air Bag… |
| 2024-10-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am writing to inquire about the carbon canister in my 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport which was purchased from Schu… |
| 2024-09-30 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I received notification via carfax, VW app, AND by mail about the passenger air bag faulty PODS system recall in Septem… |
| 2024-09-18 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Hello, My car has a musty smell inside the cabin. I have tried all the recommendations, such as changing the cabin filt… |
| 2024-09-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | -Engine and yes. -Safety put at risk due to car not on when the street light turn green and I'm not aware that the car … |
| 2024-09-05 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | My car was purchased on Sept 5th, only to be told there was a recall and could not legally be released to me. Its been … |
| 2024-09-04 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Passenger airbag system error light has been on for at least 14 months and avoided repair in June of 2023 at Orem, UT d… |
| 2024-09-03 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | We have been told by our dealership and manufacturer that there is no timeline on when this part is going to be availab… |
| 2024-08-06 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The Atlas has stalled twice since purchase. Both times I was coming into and out of a parking spot. The second time I… |
| 2024-08-01 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, t… |
| 2024-07-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Hello, I am filing a complaint regarding a safety issue with my vehicle. The daytime running light has ceased function… |
| 2024-07-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | A loud squeaky noise come from the brakes. When I took it to Volkswagen. They said there’s an issue with the brakes th… |
| 2024-06-29 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I own a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport that more recently in June 2024 received a recall on its Passenger Airbags st… |
| 2024-06-29 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light illuminated and tu… |
| 2024-06-27 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Air bag error message comes on and off while driving |
| 2024-06-19 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The recall has been an ongoing issue; since I am from a smaller valley, Imperial Valley, my dealership has not been abl… |
| 2024-06-12 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | The windshield on this vehicle is unsafe. VW either has a design issue with the angle of the windshield or an issue wit… |
| 2024-06-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My Wife has been driving our kids in our certified Preowned Atlas and this is the 3rd time she has stated then when slo… |
| 2024-06-04 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Driving under 10mphs (in slow moving traffic or parking lot, etc.), the vehicle engine turns off and power steering als… |
| 2024-06-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | One of my daytime running lights is out at 50k miles, thinking it was a simple solution I reached out to dealership and… |
| 2024-05-16 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Air bag error displayed on dashboard Dealer diagnostic done 5/20 Dealer stated airbag mat and wiring issue in seat |
| 2024-04-21 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I purchased this car new in 2021. Shortly after purchase, the brakes start grinding / squealing very badly. This is an … |
| 2024-04-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle is turning off while driving or when getting to a stop sign or red light. It turns off completely. no warnings… |
| 2024-02-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | its been about 3 occasions , one being yesterday 2/16/24, as i was on the freeway my vehicle began to stall and it disp… |
| 2024-01-29 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Since I purchased the vehicle the brakes sound like they are bad, yet they are not bad. I was told at Volkswagon that t… |