Volkswagen Atlas: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 51 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2018–2025 (8) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | atlas-2025-infotainment-sensor-dropout | Infotainment display and driver-assist sensor dropout | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 2025-06 → 2026-06 | 40 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2025 | atlas-2025-windshield-cold-weather-crack | Windshield cracking in cold weather without impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 2026-01 → 2026-01 | 40 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2025 | atlas-2025-loss-of-drive-transmission | Unexpected shift to neutral and loss of drive engagement | POWER TRAIN | 13 | 2025-05 → 2026-08 | 40 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2025 | atlas-2025-phantom-automatic-braking | Automatic braking activation without a detected obstacle | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 4 | 2025-09 → 2026-04 | 40 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | atlas-2024-brake-grinding-noise | Brake grinding and squealing noise with pedal vibration | SERVICE BRAKES | 34 | 2024-11 → 2026-05 | 165 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | atlas-2024-gear-engagement-failure | Gear engagement failure and shifts into neutral | POWER TRAIN | 18 | 2024-05 → 2026-08 | 165 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | atlas-2024-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking from minor or no impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 7 | 2024-07 → 2025-07 | 165 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | atlas-2024-tail-light-water-intrusion | Water intrusion in exterior light assemblies | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 2024-09 → 2026-07 | 165 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | atlas-2024-infotainment-screen-blackout | Infotainment screen blackout, pixelation, camera loss | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 27 | 2024-03 → 2026-08 | 165 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | atlas-2024-engine-stall-overheat | Engine stall, overheating, and loss of power | ENGINE | 16 | 2023-10 → 2026-08 | 165 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | atlas-2024-unintended-emergency-braking | Automatic emergency braking activation without obstacles | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 11 | 2024-02 → 2026-07 | 165 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | atlas-2024-passenger-airbag-recall | Passenger occupant detection failure and recall part delays | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2024-08 → 2026-06 | 165 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2023 | atlas-2023-engine-stall-unexpected-shutdown | Engine shutdown while driving requiring manual restart | ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 31 | 2022-11 → 2026-08 | 123 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | atlas-2023-airbag-recall-parts-unavailable | Air bag recall repair parts unavailability (24V464000) | AIR BAGS | 17 | 2023-07 → 2026-04 | 123 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | atlas-2023-drl-failure-assembly-replacement | Daytime running light failure requiring full assembly replacement | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | 2025-07 → 2026-08 | 123 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | atlas-2023-evap-canister-stall | EVAP carbon canister failure linked to engine stall | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER | 6 | 2023-09 → 2026-07 | 123 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | atlas-2023-pcv-oil-separator-failure | PCV oil separator premature failure and oil leakage | ENGINE | 4 | 2025-01 → 2026-05 | 123 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | atlas-2023-aebs-false-activation | Automatic emergency braking false activation with no obstacle | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 5 | 2023-03 → 2024-06 | 123 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | atlas-2022-brake-noise-grinding | Service brake grinding, squealing, and inconsistent stopping | SERVICE BRAKES | 38 | 2022-02 → 2026-08 | 175 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | atlas-2022-engine-stall-manual-restart | Engine shutdown while driving requiring manual restart | ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 | 2023-08 → 2026-08 | 175 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | atlas-2022-airbag-recall-remedy-unavailable | Front passenger airbag recall remedy unavailable | AIR BAGS | 19 | 2022-05 → 2026-06 | 175 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | atlas-2022-drl-assembly-failure | Daytime running light LED failure requiring full assembly replacement | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 | 2024-08 → 2026-08 | 175 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | atlas-2022-infotainment-blackout | Infotainment screen blackout and backup camera loss | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 2022-01 → 2026-07 | 175 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | atlas-2022-false-aebs-activation | Automatic emergency braking activation without obstacle present | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 10 | 2022-11 → 2026-07 | 175 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | atlas-2022-engine-cooling-water-pump | Engine coolant leak and water pump failure | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | 2023-08 → 2026-07 | 175 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | atlas-2022-second-row-seat-latch | Second-row captain seat latch releasing while driving | SEATS, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2025-09 → 2025-12 | 175 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2021 | atlas-2021-drl-led-failure | LED daytime running light failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 55 | 2024-07 → 2026-08 | 453 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2021 | atlas-2021-hood-release-cable | Hood release cable breakage | STRUCTURE | 21 | 2024-11 → 2026-08 | 453 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2021 | atlas-2021-sos-call-failure | Emergency Call (SOS) system failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 2024-07 → 2026-04 | 453 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2021 | atlas-2021-infotainment-blackout | Infotainment screen blackout and restart | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 2024-08 → 2026-07 | 453 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2021 | atlas-2021-brake-noise-pedal | Brake noise and reduced pedal firmness | SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 2024-07 → 2026-01 | 453 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2021 | atlas-2021-low-speed-stall | Engine stall at low speed with manual restart prompt | ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 38 | 2024-07 → 2026-07 | 453 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2021 | atlas-2021-airbag-warning-recall | Air bag warning light and open recall 24V464000 | AIR BAGS | 14 | 2024-07 → 2026-01 | 453 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2020 | atlas-2020-door-harness-parking-brake | Door wiring harness causing parking brake engagement | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE, SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 2022-01 → 2024-12 | 27 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2020 | atlas-2020-airbag-pods-sensor-faults | Airbag warning light and occupant sensor faults | AIR BAGS | 8 | 2021-04 → 2026-02 | 27 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2020 | atlas-2020-steering-rack-failure | Power steering rack failure and seizure | STEERING | 4 | 2022-09 → 2025-02 | 27 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2020 | atlas-2020-engine-stall-start-stop | Unexpected engine stall or auto start-stop failure | ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2023-10 → 2026-07 | 27 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2019 | atlas-2019-airbag-recall-repair-delay | Passenger airbag fault and recall 23V215000 repair delay | AIR BAGS | 68 | 2023-08 → 2026-06 | 467 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2019 | atlas-2019-low-speed-stalling | Engine stalling at low speed with stop-start error | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 34 | 2023-08 → 2026-07 | 467 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2019 | atlas-2019-steering-rack-vibration | Steering rack failure with front-end vibration | STEERING | 19 | 2023-09 → 2026-05 | 467 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2019 | atlas-2019-rear-coil-spring-breakage | Rear coil spring breakage | SUSPENSION | 7 | 2025-06 → 2026-07 | 467 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2019 | atlas-2019-unintended-emergency-braking | Automatic emergency braking with no obstacle present | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 14 | 2023-09 → 2026-06 | 467 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2019 | atlas-2019-brake-booster-fault | Brake booster fault warning with unintended braking | SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 2023-08 → 2026-03 | 467 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2019 | atlas-2019-water-pump-coolant-leak | Water pump failure and coolant loss | ENGINE | 7 | 2023-10 → 2026-05 | 467 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2018 | atlas-2018-brake-booster-faulty-warning | Brake booster faulty warning with reduced braking | SERVICE BRAKES | 13 | 2023-05 → 2026-01 | 459 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2018 | atlas-2018-water-pump-coolant-loss | Water pump failure with coolant loss and overheating | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | 2023-02 → 2026-07 | 459 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2018 | atlas-2018-led-low-beam-headlight-failure | LED low beam headlight failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | 2024-04 → 2026-04 | 459 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2018 | atlas-2018-passenger-airbag-pods-fault | Passenger airbag occupant detection fault, recall pending | AIR BAGS | 79 | 2023-04 → 2026-04 | 459 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2018 | atlas-2018-aeb-without-obstruction | Automatic emergency braking activating without obstruction | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 11 | 2023-01 → 2026-07 | 459 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2018 | atlas-2018-engine-shutdown-while-driving | Engine shutdown while driving at low speed | ENGINE | 23 | 2022-11 → 2026-07 | 459 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2018 | atlas-2018-epc-power-loss | Loss of engine power with EPC warning light | POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 8 | 2023-11 → 2025-07 | 459 | 2026-08-13 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Volkswagen Atlas [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volkswagen/atlas
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_volkswagen_atlas_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Volkswagen Atlas},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volkswagen/atlas}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)