Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has 15 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I own a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport with approximately 34,000 miles, purchased as a Certified ... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | A loud squeaky noise come from the brakes. When I took it to Volkswagen. They said there’s an issue... |
| Apr 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | I purchased this car new in 2021. Shortly after purchase, the brakes start grinding / squealing very... |
| Jan 29, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Since I purchased the vehicle the brakes sound like they are bad, yet they are not bad. I was told a... |
| Jan 20, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | I own my car for a 18 months and my brakes make a grinding noise. I have taken in for service and th... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | After having the car for less than a year the brakes started grinding metal on metal as well as an e... |
| May 2, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving on numerous occasions, the emergency brake has engaged making my Atlas stop short. My... |
| Jan 26, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My vehicle is having issues with the drivers door contact switch. The emergency break will come on s... |
| Jan 14, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | With 10k miles and barely over a year, my atlas cross sport needs new brakes and rotors! Brought to ... |
| Jan 4, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My car would activate the emergency brakes for no reason. A safety risk for myself, my family and a... |
| Nov 24, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | car came to an abrupt stop |
| Nov 22, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Sport. The contact stated that upon depression of the brake... |
| Oct 4, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | Car has a harsh loud metal grinding sound when brakes are applied. Steering wheel vibration when bra... |
| Jun 2, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | SUV was purchased in May of 2021 at the Chapman VW dealership in Scottsdale, Arizona. Within severa... |
| May 1, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | 1) Brakes grinding and squealing 2) Known defects in the 2021 brakes could reduce potential stoppin... |