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2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has 15 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Electrical
49
Airbags
31
Other
20
Brakes
15
Engine
14
Lights
7
Visibility
4

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 4, 2025SERVICE BRAKESI own a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport with approximately 34,000 miles, purchased as a Certified ...
Jul 1, 2024SERVICE BRAKESA loud squeaky noise come from the brakes. When I took it to Volkswagen. They said there’s an issue...
Apr 21, 2024SERVICE BRAKESI purchased this car new in 2021. Shortly after purchase, the brakes start grinding / squealing very...
Jan 29, 2024SERVICE BRAKESSince I purchased the vehicle the brakes sound like they are bad, yet they are not bad. I was told a...
Jan 20, 2023SERVICE BRAKESI own my car for a 18 months and my brakes make a grinding noise. I have taken in for service and th...
Aug 1, 2022SERVICE BRAKESAfter having the car for less than a year the brakes started grinding metal on metal as well as an e...
May 2, 2022SERVICE BRAKESWhile driving on numerous occasions, the emergency brake has engaged making my Atlas stop short. My...
Jan 26, 2022SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEMy vehicle is having issues with the drivers door contact switch. The emergency break will come on s...
Jan 14, 2022SERVICE BRAKESWith 10k miles and barely over a year, my atlas cross sport needs new brakes and rotors! Brought to ...
Jan 4, 2022SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEMy car would activate the emergency brakes for no reason. A safety risk for myself, my family and a...
Nov 24, 2021SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEcar came to an abrupt stop
Nov 22, 2021SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Sport. The contact stated that upon depression of the brake...
Oct 4, 2021SERVICE BRAKESCar has a harsh loud metal grinding sound when brakes are applied. Steering wheel vibration when bra...
Jun 2, 2021SERVICE BRAKESSUV was purchased in May of 2021 at the Chapman VW dealership in Scottsdale, Arizona. Within severa...
May 1, 2021SERVICE BRAKES1) Brakes grinding and squealing 2) Known defects in the 2021 brakes could reduce potential stoppin...

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