Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has 9 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.
9
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V026000
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle ...
20V712000
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. One or both steering knuckle...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | STEERING | Steering wheel shakes at speeds over 65 mph, I had multiple repairs in 4 years and each time it is ... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | STEERING | After starting vehicle the steering wheel locked up. It would allow you to drive forward and reverse... |
| Mar 21, 2025 | STEERING | Brought car last March with 23000 miles on it has had vibration in steering at highway speeds random... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | For steering: There is a grinding noise that happens each time I turn my wheel when turning into a p... |
| Mar 14, 2024 | STEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | Steering wheel vibrates when going 55mph and over. Tired have been balanced and aligned I bought new... |
| Oct 21, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The breaks are very loud- squeaky and grinding. Have had them checked several times and break pads a... |
| Aug 21, 2023 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 1. STEERING MAKING NOISE DURING TURN/REVERVSE/ FORWARD/PARKING ETC.. DEALERS TRIEDD TO FIX IT BUT NO... |
| Aug 2, 2023 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | I have several issues. My main concern is when turning on an incline (hill or mountain), my vehicles... |
| Feb 19, 2022 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The EPC light came on and caused the vehicle to stop working, steering, brakes, sped, were affected... |