Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has 60 NHTSA other complaints and 3 other-related recalls.
60
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V716000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Ar...
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...
22V514000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Ti...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After subscribing to the Safe Drive on the VW app, I got a warning display on my dash for service fo... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | hood latch broke. and cannot open hood |
| Feb 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Snapped good latch cable |
| Jan 16, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On January 16, 2026, the 2021 Atlas had a severe gas leak and a large pool of gas was observed under... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The hood release latch fails during normal operations rendering the engine compartment inaccessible ... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hood release latch is broken, no tension in the lever in the cabin. I'm unable to access the engine ... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The hood release cable broke during normal use. Unable to access engine and components. Unable to ... |
| Aug 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I own a 2021 VW Atlas, subject to recall 24V464. I scheduled a recall service appointment weeks in a... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | VW Atlas randomly shuts off when coming to a stop or slowing down. I have to put the car in park and... |
| May 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I had placed my personal items - purse, keys, phone, etc. in my unlocked vehicle in a safe location ... |
| May 13, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Front brakes squeal when the ceramic brake pads are engaged against the rotors. Gurgling and grindi... |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Carry Handle, Shell, Base | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| Apr 2, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased a volkswagen atlas in 2021. Within the first year of owning the vehicle the air conditio... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The hood release cable of our 2021 VW Atlas broke at about 61,000 miles (so just out of warranty) an... |
| Nov 19, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hood release cable malfunctioned. Hood will not release. This is a known problem and recall on other... |
| Oct 9, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle shuts off when coming to a stop with auto on off disabled. Driver gets message to “put vehic... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Display screen goes blank and restarts after a few seconds |
| Aug 12, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle would turn off randomly when stopped at a Stop sign or traffic light. It the had to be p... |
| Jul 28, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle turned off while driving even though the start stop feature was deactivated. I’m scared t... |
| Jul 11, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof exploded while driving on the freeway with no other cars around |