Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas has 25 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.
25
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may hav...
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brakes on this vehicle are substandard; they produce a loud noise when cold. I took it to the de... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I have a certified 2024 VW Atlas with 22K miles. I noticed a strong rattling when braking at higher ... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | In low temperature conditions. Typically under 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the brakes will produce a high... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The brakes are grinding, pads were checked at local shop and were noted to be 11mm and should not be... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Strong steering-wheel shake and brake-pedal pulsation when braking from highway speeds. The conditio... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes make a horrible squealing noise when lightly applied. IT gets worse when its colder and some... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | My brakes have been grinding and squeaking for months. I bought my car new in Feb 2024. Dealship has... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | When the Atlas is cold, there is a weird screeching/grinding sound coming from the drivers side fron... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Metal to metal grinding sounds |
| Mar 26, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brakes sound horrible when they are cold. They grind and vibrate until they are warmed up and t... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I have a horrible noise when breaking it sound like scratching and water behind the dashboard it’s h... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Not even a year old and brakes squeaking/ gurgling sounds coming from the front wheels. As time goes... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Grinding noise accompanied with vibration and pulsating feel in brake pedal. Fluid movement noises ... |
| Jan 17, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Within a year of owning my vehicle, I began to notice a SEVERE shudder on braking when descending fr... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Breaks make a loud squealing sound while break both gently or hard. When breaking down an incline th... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Extreme screech and scratching upon braking. Constant and well known by other VW owners. |
| Dec 18, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHEN BRAKING THERE IS A GRINDING/SCREECHING NOISE Upon inspection found front brake pads to be down... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | We purchased our vehicle in August 2024. We only have around 3,200 miles on it. When leaving a space... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Horrific screeching sound while braking. Braking when going down slight hill grinds and drags when b... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Bought a new 2024 VW Atlas Se with 4 miles on it. Around 6700 miles my brakes grinds and squeaks wh... |