Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has 12 NHTSA seats complaints and 0 seats-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2023 | SEATS | We have been told to stop using front passenger seat. The recall has been out for well over 6 month... |
| Apr 3, 2023 | SEATS,AIR BAGS | I am experiencing issues related to the airbag sensor recall as the sensor does not know if someone ... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | SEATS | We pulled into a parking space and the second row disengaged, propelling the seat quickly forward. ... |
| Sep 29, 2021 | SEATS | The red strap is extremely too easy to pull and is super accessible for children to reach. My son in... |
| Jun 10, 2021 | SEATS | I feel as if the 2nd row lever system is a malfunction. It does not provide safety for the 2nd row o... |
| Feb 4, 2021 | SEATS | MY 6-YEAR-OLD SON WAS IN THE MIDDLE LEFT SEAT, I PULLED THE CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND DROVE UP TO THE IN... |
| Jun 1, 2019 | SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE ... |
| Oct 23, 2018 | SEATS | AFTER OWNING AN ATLAS FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS, I PICKED UP MY 2 YEAR OLD AND PUT HIM IN HIS FORWARD-FACING... |
| Oct 18, 2018 | SEATS | WE HAVE A FRONT FACING CHILDSEAT INSTALLED IN THE 2ND ROW PASSENGER CAPTAIN SEAT AND A REAR FACING I... |
| Oct 5, 2018 | SEATS | WE PURCHASED OUR VW ATLAS ON AUGUST 24, 2018. SINCE THEN, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED TWO OCCASIONS WHERE TH... |
| Mar 18, 2018 | SEATS | THE 2ND ROW DOES NOT LOCK EASILY. UPON SUDDEN BRAKE, THE SEAT CAME LOOSE AND SLAMMED INTO THE BACK O... |
| Jan 22, 2018 | SEATS | I HAVE A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS THAT I PURCHASED LAST 6/15/2017. LAST JANUARY I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO TH... |