Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has 95 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
95
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do n...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Both low beam headlights went out within two weeks of each other and the vehicle just hit 100,000 mi... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving, the vehicle suddenly loses engine power and shuts off without warning. This has happe... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | ECM light came on, while going 60+ on expressway. Car lost ability to accelerate and began to sputte... |
| Jan 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When the outdoor temperature gets low, below 20 degrees fahrenheit, the vehicle thinks the driver-si... |
| Dec 31, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Purchased Car with 17,000 miles on it. At 35,400 miles I had an electrical issue, cars was driving s... |
| Dec 29, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine shuts down unexpectable at a stop sign/light and when driving in parking lots. A message on t... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The door actuator on the front passenger side of the vehicle stopped working. Here is a list of my c... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The power windows malfunctioning. When windows are pressed down the windows spontaneously go back up |
| Sep 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving my car made a loud beep sound and Faulty Brake Booster appeared on the dash and the BR... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | The vehicle slammed on brakes, Electronic Stabilization Control light came on, transmission went int... |
| Aug 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine stops occasionally while driving and the car is moving. This has occurred even with Start/Sto... |
| Mar 27, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | EPC light came on and shut the car down at highway speeds. Car was incapacitated. Had car taken t... |
| Mar 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I am writing to express my concerns regarding the delay in the repair of a recall affecting my 2018 ... |
| Jan 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I purchased this vehicle in August of last year (2023), where I was made aware that the vehicle had ... |
| Jan 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a moonroof that leaks whenever it rains. It comes on the sides of the car and also in the mid... |
| Nov 9, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My driver side visor bulb started going on and off then eventually quit working. I brought the vehic... |
| Oct 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the Auto START/STOP feature failed... |
| Sep 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | When starting up my vehicle the battery turns on but the engine will not start. My dash will light u... |
| Aug 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was driving the vehicle was in drive moving on the road and literally turned off. Completely disab... |
| Aug 19, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Doors continue to lock and unlock in the back where my children sit. This is while we are driving do... |