Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has 49 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
49
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The daytime running lights have gone out. |
| Jun 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Car is stalling at slow speeds during heavy traffic, pulling into a parking spot, slowing down to cr... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving and coming to a stop or slowing down the cars engine will shut off. This is extremely ... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The Daytime running LED lights are commonly known to go out in this years 2021 VW atlas cross sports... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the f... |
| Oct 31, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I am writing to inquire about the carbon canister in my 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport which was ... |
| Jun 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My Wife has been driving our kids in our certified Preowned Atlas and this is the 3rd time she has s... |
| Apr 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Vehicle is turning off while driving or when getting to a stop sign or red light. It turns off compl... |
| Feb 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | its been about 3 occasions , one being yesterday 2/16/24, as i was on the freeway my vehicle began t... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The failing component is the passenger side daytime running light. This light no longer illuminates... |
| Jun 12, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While driving 70mph down the highway, warning lights on the dash flashed but I’m not sure which ones... |
| Apr 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Electric problem / water likings inside the passenger floor. This has affected the rear cámara and t... |
| Apr 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | The back up camera does not signal or brake when something is too close. Back into another car becau... |
| Dec 20, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The remote start will not work related to fuel system issues, which concerns me and has an affect on... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I never received a notification that my car had an active recall for the software or door wiring har... |
| Aug 25, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | Windows open on their own. Emergency Brake engages at low speed, left me in the middle of oncoming t... |
| Jun 27, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that the front and rear pas... |
| May 13, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While driving at approx. 65 mph in heavy rain the rear passenger window suddenly went down and smoke... |