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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

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Complaints

451

Active records

Recalls

29

Active records

TSBs

713

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

9

Crashes

16

Fires

4

Top reported issues — Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

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Operating state

182

Reporting mechanism

146

Noise

100

Braking behavior

93

Access/entry issue

74

Driver assistance issue

72

Engine behavior

69

Infotainment behavior

62

Safety restraint issue

55

Condition issue

54

Performance issue

33

Vibration/harshness

31

Lighting behavior

25

Fluid issue

22

Electrical issue

21

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

21

Powering on/off behavior

19

Safety restraint behavior

19

Starting behavior

18

Thermal issue

11

Smell

8

Steering behavior

7

Communication/network issue

5

Recent change

4

Ride/handling behavior

3

Wiper/washer behavior

3

HVAC behavior

2

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


sunroof shattered while driving down the freeway

2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


When I am driving the vehicle the brakes are always squeaking. When I took it to the dealership they stated that there was nothing wrong with the brakes. When I Google this this seems to be a common issue with the Volkswagen Atlas. But one thing also just the other day when I stopped on the brakes it felt like someone was slamming behind me.

2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


I have not the slightest idea what is going on with the vehicle that I just bought on June 25th 2026. I have a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas crossover and the car stopped on me three times today. And when I arrived in my garage it said that the engine was hot. I will be taking it to the dealership tomorrow.

2023 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that while seated inside the parked vehicle, the contact became aware of a reflection and exited the vehicle and discovered that the daytime running lights were inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The headlight assembly was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired.…

2023 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Filed Jul 20, 2026


After noticing an oil leak and blue smoke in my 23 VW atlas, I took it to my local dealership in Tupelo, MS. I realized there was an open recall for the PCV Valve / Oil separator under code 10LP. However, the bad PCV valve also caused the timing chain cover to go bad. The dealership called me back and said VW would not cover this issue. I then called VW to see if they would step in and provide some sort of Goodwill and they denied me. They would not transfer me to a supervisor or provide any…

2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Filed Jul 15, 2026


Right side daytime running light went out. Confirmed by dealer and headlamp assembly was replaced.

2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Filed Jul 12, 2026


The media center does not shut off when my car shuts off, I brought it to Ken Garf Volkswagen dealership on June 25 when my car died. They did a diagnostic. I picked it up and they said there was nothing they could do about the media center because there are no software updates for it. So basically the plan was to just have my car continue dying. On July 10, it died again for the same reason.

2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Filed Jun 27, 2026


When using adaptive cruise/lane keeping feature the vehicle when passing over another roadway will erroneously see a sharp curve and suddenly and unexpectedly apply significant braking force to slow the vehicle down and try to turn the car to the phantom curve.

2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Filed Jun 26, 2026


The daylight LED lights have gone out. There is no replacement aside from replacing the whole headlight. LED’s shouldn’t go out and the cost of the replacement is high.

2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Filed Jun 24, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brakes made abnormally loud squeaking and grinding sounds. The failure persisted, and the vehicle hesitated while responding with the brake pedal depressed while driving, causing the braking distance to be extended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the issue was normal vehicle operation. The vehicle was not…

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.