Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas has 21 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving on the highway at 65 miles per hour, my Atlas shut itself off. I had to put it into p... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I bought the car in 2023 with 700 miles on it. Since then when coming from a stop the engine delays ... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2023 VW Atlas is stalling out in high temperatures. When you mash the accelerator, at times the v... |
| Jun 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Had a rear door open on the vehicle and secured my [XXX] into his car seat. Remote started the vehi... |
| May 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On my 2023 Atlas SE the LED running light on both sides have stopped working over the last 2 and a ... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that upon his wife coming to a complete... |
| Jan 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am writing to express my growing concerns regarding the ongoing issues with my vehicle. Within th... |
| Jan 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving the main instrument panel turned off for about 10 seconds and restarted with default v... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Recall opened in June still no fix. How long does the manufacturer have to come up with a solution? |
| Apr 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On 04/24/2024 around 10:30pm I was driving on the expressway and all of a sudden the sound system wa... |
| Mar 25, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Car stalled when stopped in drive. Car has auto start stop but did not restart when pressing gas ped... |
| Jan 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in... |
| Nov 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The car engine shuts off several times a day, all the dash lights comes on and say that I am driving... |
| Oct 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The design of the tilt and telescope steering column allows for an adjustment position that will cau... |
| Aug 31, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | There have been issues with my control panel/radio multiple times since purchasing this vehicle May ... |
| Apr 7, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | Car was returned from VW dealer Friday for door harness replacement. Saturday night around 930pm we ... |
| Apr 2, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Purchased brand new 2023 Atlas Premium R line. First few weeks noticed exposed wires above pedals un... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The wireless phone charging pad causes phone to become extremely hot to the point where the phone st... |
| Mar 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The start/stop system will activate and shut the vehicle down totally (at random times), even when i... |
| Jan 23, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the instrument pa... |