Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has 14 recalls, 163 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
14
Recalls
163
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 1, 2026
21V132000
WHEELS:RIM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The lug bolt holes on the wheels may h...
21V812000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts...
21V892000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system ...
20V702000
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cros...
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...
20V716000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Ar...
21V026000
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle ...
21V616000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Damaged relays may have been installed...
22V086000
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 s...
22V152000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. Th...
22V245000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may ha...
22V514000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Ti...
22V815000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3...
24V464000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken ... |
| Aug 2, 2026 | AIR BAGS | Got an airbag alert light on driver console. Took it to VW dealer in [XXX]. They said the driver ... |
| Jul 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This has happened to me a total of three times now And I have had the car one month. It stopped on m... |
| Jul 21, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have not the slightest idea what is going on with the vehicle that I just bought on June 25th 2026... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Right side daytime running light went out. Confirmed by dealer and headlamp assembly was replaced. |
| Jul 14, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | When I am driving the vehicle the brakes are always squeaking. When I took it to the dealership they... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | One of the day time running lights have burned out. The car just turned 5 years old with about 70,0... |
| May 18, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Daytime running lights are non replaceable and a hazard left unfixed. The dealer refuses to acknowle... |
| May 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The vehicle has ghost braking issues and on top of all the screens go black periodically for no reas... |
| May 11, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | At 76000 miles, the daytime running light on the passenger side went out. I took the vehicle into th... |
| May 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has experienced intermittent electrical failures while driving,... |
| May 6, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | Subject: Formal Safety Complaint – Structural Manufacturing Defect – 2021 VW Atlas Cross Sport (VIN:... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The Hood latch is broke and I am unable to get into the hood without tremendous effort. |
| Feb 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle SOS communication/warning system began malfunctioning in February 2026. I am receiving a... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that after being stopped at... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Exactly at 50,000 miles, both Daytime Running Lights stopped working This is a very well known issu... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The daylight LED lights have gone out. There is no replacement aside from replacing the whole headli... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | ENGINE | My car only has 58,000 and my car is leaking coolant and I was advised I need to replace the water p... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The passenger day time running light quit working randomly. This also is part of the lamp that provi... |
| Oct 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was driving on the freeway and the car slowed down on me, almost to a stop! This could have been f... |