Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has 33 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
33
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake booster system failed, which results in spongy brake pedal with significant reduction in braki... |
| Feb 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes make a grinding noise like they are grinding metal on metal, thinking maybe the car I had got... |
| Jan 29, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes with difficulty and makes noise time to time and braking is very uncomfortable. It seems lik... |
| Oct 18, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes had to be replaced at only 19,500 miles and now the car has 38,000 miles and they sound horri... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | After the vehicle has sat for a couple of hours, when I get in to drive and come to a complete stop,... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Jan 29, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | yes when start the car and drive from 0-20 mph from the start you will hear a lound noise when apply... |
| Nov 29, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | A few weeks after we purchased the vehicle from the dealership, the brakes started making loud metal... |
| Nov 7, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | When the car is just started a horrible braking/grinding noise when trying to stop The brakes event... |
| Oct 22, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | I leased my VW ATLAS in Feb. 2021. Since then the vehicle has been in for service many times because... |
| Jul 8, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Within a week of our purchase of a brand new atlas, we started hearing squeaking and grinding noises... |
| Jun 28, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brakes make a deep grinding sound every 4000-8000 miles. A typical sound of failing brakes. When... |
| May 24, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, th... |
| Mar 27, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | We just purchased a certified pre-owned vehicle from the dealership. Since we've had the vehicle, i... |
| Feb 2, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | I hear a loud grinding, metal-on-metal noise when braking or while driving. I also notice vibrations... |
| Sep 29, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brakes make loud squealing and grinding noises and don’t feel like they are properly functioning... |
| Aug 31, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact leased a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the vehicle was initially taken ... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes are making loud squeaking and grinding noises when brake is applied at low speeds. It feels l... |
| Mar 29, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving between 25-30 mph at dusk. Suddenly a loud red warning appeared on the dashboard, and... |
| Mar 20, 2022 | PARKING BRAKE | The emergency brake randomly turns on when starting the Atlas, the brakes will automatically brake a... |