Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas has 9 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.
9
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
22V718000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may ...
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SERVICE BRAKES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on t...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake rotors cause vehicle vibrations while applying steady brake pressure at speeds above 30 MPH. T... |
| Jun 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The breaks make a screeching sound and you can feel in the pedal the car wobbling/slipping. I took t... |
| Jun 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I was driving home when I noticed that the check engine light was on. I stopped and checked the dash... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I leased the car brand new, maybe a month or 2 later the brakes started making noise. I took it to V... |
| May 11, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | This is my second Volkswagen Atlas, that has the same issues of breaks making loud squealing noise w... |
| Feb 22, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Starting at less than 15k miles the brakes started making loud grinding noises sounding like metal t... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The vehicle only has 15K miles and the breaks are already producing a grinding sound. Brought it ba... |
| Oct 9, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Y... |
| May 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | When the vehicle is wet (after car wash or when it rains), the breaks start screeching and the break... |