Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has 74 NHTSA other complaints and 3 other-related recalls.
74
Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V561000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Pass...
21V321000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 G...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas tank melted on top of the tank next to drive shaft and a hole was leaking gas- we are keeping th... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This is a common issue with this car that is dangerous. The Evap Purge High Flow Control goes out an... |
| Jul 13, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | while operating the vehicle felt a jerk and then the check engine, oil, and EPC warning lights illum... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I buckled my son in his car seat and set my purse in the passenger seat and walked around the vehicl... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel tank system keeps failing. It will not show how much gas is in the car even after filling u... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We replaced a cracked windshield in our VW Atlas, and we now need to replace it again. This vehicle ... |
| Jan 27, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My wife was driving to the store on surface streets at about 9am on a clear morning. At a stop light... |
| Nov 21, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Oct 19, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | In October 2024, my air conditioning was blowing hot when I had just had it recharged in June 2024. ... |
| Oct 5, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Bought this vehicle new from dealer. Have had all maintenance done at the suggested intervals by VW.... |
| Aug 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Front pillar near roof and windshield is leaking significant water creating a driver safety hazard d... |
| May 30, 2024 | EQUIPMENT,Other/I am not sure | Hi, While transporting my bike, the rack failed to secure it and dropped it backwards, basically it ... |
| May 9, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While driving about 30mph the automatic forward collision braking gave a malfunction light and scree... |
| May 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Volkswagen North America (VW NA) manufactured this vehicle with an incorrect HVAC refrigerant (R134A... |
| Apr 23, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | There are issues with the emergency break system while driving. It is usually okay for the car to ... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Automatic Emergency Breaking initiated on its own, slamming the car breaks as I was turning left out... |
| Apr 12, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | In June and early July of 2023 the vehicle’s engine shut off while driving at least 4 times. Shut of... |
| Mar 17, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle keeps giving me the message that “Park Pilot is not working” and the backup camera does n... |
| Mar 14, 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Adaptive cruise control malfunctioning. Sometimes it Does not turn-on , and shows an error message |
| Mar 1, 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while reversing, the backup camera... |