2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS Safety Overview
The 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 17 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
- Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
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A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA Recall 24V464000: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA Recall 23V215000: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 22V815000: An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 22V514000: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 22V245000: Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 22V152000: A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 22V086000: Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
NHTSA Recall 21V892000: A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 21V812000: The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
NHTSA Recall 21V616000: A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 21V132000: An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 21V026000: A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 20V716000: A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 20V712000: A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 20V702000: Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 20V504000: A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 20V505000: In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.