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2018 Volkswagen Atlas Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has 8 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

Electrical
95
Airbags
87
Other
74
Engine
52
Brakes
47
Steering
23
Powertrain
13
Seats
12
Lights
10
Seat Belts
8
Suspension
8
Speed Control
7
Fuel System
3
Visibility
3
Structure
3

8

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Suspension Recalls

18V904000

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

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All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 11, 2023SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the contact heard...
Jun 8, 2020SUSPENSIONTHE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED 5" TO 6" AFTER DRIVING APPROX. 400MILES. THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL ...
Jan 14, 2019SUSPENSIONAT ROUGHLY 5000 MILES 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SE 2.0T BEGAN HAVING A LOT OF NOISE COMING FROM THE FRON...
Jan 1, 2019SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Nov 1, 2018SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERPURCHASED THE ATLAS BRAND NEW. 2000 MILES IN STARTED TO HEAR LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRO...
Mar 2, 2018SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTAKATA RECALL
Mar 1, 2018SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WITHIN WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FAILUR...
Feb 1, 2018SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE ...

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