Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has 7 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.
7
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V712000
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. One or both steering knuckle...
21V026000
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2025 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Steering makes a noise. SOS light is red and it's the second time this happens. Last time the dealer... |
| Jan 18, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Having issues with the vehicle Power Train, Steering, Steering wheel locked, Suspension, Blind Spot ... |
| Sep 14, 2021 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Steering rack issue for second time full replacement of steering rack for the second time Also fron... |
| Aug 21, 2021 | STEERING | For the second time since purchase 6/2020 we are taking the car in for suspected steering rack issue... |
| Mar 15, 2021 | STEERING | I BROUGHT CAR IN FOR A RECALL INSPECTION, THAT REQUIRED PHOTOS OF THE DEFECTIVE PARTS NUMBER. THE DE... |
| Oct 2, 2020 | STEERING | PERSISTENT NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, LOUD CLICKING MORE SO WHEN VEHICLE IS STOP... |
| Sep 24, 2020 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | STEERING MAKES CREAKING AND NOISE WHEN TURNING EVEN WHEN STOPPED. DEALER REPLACED SWAY BAR LINKS TOD... |