Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has 66 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
66
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Component Failed: ABS Braking System / Wiring Harness. Safety Risk: While driving at highway speeds ... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle warning lights come on and off to make it seem like I am about to hit or to close to som... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | I am reporting a critical safety failure of the ABS wiring harness following service at Jim Ellis Vo... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The radio keeps turning off and on and random stuff keeps popping up on the dash I have read that at... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | With auto stop/start disengaged, vehicles stalls at slow speed (approaching a stop sign) or while id... |
| Aug 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Car will randomly stop when using the auto start/stop feature. It can do this at slow speeds or when... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While driving 25 mph with no traffic or people around the car came to an extreme sudden stop and wit... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | There is a yellow triangle on my dash and when the dealer did the troubleshooting they indicated tha... |
| May 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | When coming to stop car will turn off at random. Car will still be in drive and alert comes up that ... |
| May 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving the vehicle turns off automatically... and you are prompted to restart the vehicle. On... |
| Dec 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle will get a stop/start error and stall at low speeds in traffic or at stop lights/signs. Have... |
| Dec 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On [XXX], when I was driving the car at [XXX] at normal speed, suddenly my car accelerator stopped... |
| Jun 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Our instrument panel went completely black. It wouldn’t display any information and wouldn’t fix it... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Manufacturer says they don't have the part to fix the Recall issue |
| May 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I work for an Automotive Tool supplier and closely follow ADAS calibration information. I’ve noticed... |
| Oct 29, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | At red light the auto stop start won't turn the car back on. The battery drains in less than 5 minu... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The digital instrument cluster does not work, and the vehicle is not drivable due to safety features... |
| Sep 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This incident has occured on multiple occasions & can be replicated with the "auto stop/start" engin... |
| Jul 24, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | For 12 months, the windshield wipers, while in the off position, will turn on by themselves. Typical... |
| Jul 16, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Have been able to start vehicle without issues. Yesterday I attempted to start vehicle. Car lights c... |