Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has 20 NHTSA other complaints and 3 other-related recalls.
20
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
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...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The Car has Stalled at Stoplights 3 different times. There was a message on the dashboard that told... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Start stop error on 7/15/25. Engine light on 7/16/25. Drove the car to AutoZone and the diagnostic c... |
| May 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | White smoke coming from under the hood. Tire sensor has been replaced service several. One tire at ... |
| Mar 29, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My vehicle turned off/stalled while driving. I had to throw on my hazards, stomp on the very hard br... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hood Release Cable. The hood release cable, which runs from the release lever inside the car to the ... |
| Nov 6, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 21 VW atlas cross sport now will not remote start. As well, it CONTINUES with the sputter and st... |
| Sep 18, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hello, My car has a musty smell inside the cabin. I have tried all the recommendations, such as chan... |
| Jan 19, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Engine light keeps popping on due to supposedly the evaporative canister and valve are faulty. While... |
| Jul 20, 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an un... |
| Jun 23, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Start/stop error occurred on dashboard and a day later the check engine came on. I took it in to get... |
| Apr 28, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | We have had this Atlas Cross Sport R-line for 2 years. Over these two years, the car will intermitte... |
| Apr 25, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was pulling into a parking spot, my foot on the brake pedal, hand ready to shift car into park. At... |
| Apr 4, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN: 3/22 Vehicle stalled two times at 70 mph on a highway. Increased steering wheel vibrations... |
| Mar 1, 2022 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My Atlas Crossport without warning or any vehicle in front of me engaged emergency braking and the ... |
| Feb 12, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I purchased my 2021 VM Atlas Cross Sport, new with zero miles back in late August 2021. On, Saturday... |
| Jan 6, 2022 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My brand new 2021 cross sport (12,600 miles) suddenly started displaying multiple (5) error messages... |
| Dec 29, 2021 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated while driving at 8 MPH, the... |
| Oct 5, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Within my vehicle, fuel injectors are leaking fuel near engine compartment components that operate a... |
| Sep 11, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car stalled at red light before getting on the highway. As I was merging on the ramp to 295, the car... |
| Apr 5, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Where do I start? There has been a number of issues within a week of purchase with warning lights co... |