2020 Volkswagen Atlas cross sport problems
The Volkswagen Atlas is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen since 2017. Developed mainly for the North American and Chinese market, the vehicle is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform. Outside the US, Canadian, and Chilean markets, the vehicle is marketed as the Volkswagen Teramont. It is positioned above the long-wheelbase Tiguan and below the smaller but more upmarket Touareg.
Overview
Marketed as the Atlas in North America, Chile, and Israel, the vehicle is known as the Teramont elsewhere, including the rest of the Middle East Africa, as well as in Mexico, Russia, Colombia and China, where production in Ningbo began in 2017. For markets outside China, the Atlas/Teramont is produced in the Chattanooga plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.
The vehicle features a transverse mounted four-cylinder or Volkswagen's VR6 engine. Up to the introduction of the China-only Viloran, the Atlas was the largest vehicle produced on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform.
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Common 2020 Volkswagen Atlas cross sport problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, several common problems have been reported:
- Electrical Issues:
- Owners have experienced problems with the start/stop system draining the vehicle's battery quickly, leading to battery deterioration.
- Another electrical issue involves wire harness problems affecting the electrical system, causing faults in various components like the windows and emergency brake.
- Braking System:
- The automated emergency brake system (AEB) has been reported to suddenly engage without reason, potentially increasing the risk of accidents.
- Some owners have complained about the brakes squealing in cold weather, indicating potential issues with the braking system.
- Transmission:
- Loud noises coming from the automatic transmission, especially during acceleration from a stop or low speed, have been reported by owners.
- Issues with hard and sudden shifts, delayed acceleration, and hesitation in the transmission have also been highlighted.
- Engine & Fuel System:
- Complaints include the check engine light illuminating randomly, engine stalling due to fuel system leaks, and faulty fuel pumps causing stalling and power loss.
- Owners have reported a grinding noise during engine shutdown, which the manufacturer claims is normal and does not affect driving.
- Coolant Leaks:
- Coolant leaking has been identified as a problem that may lead to engine overheating, often indicated by the low coolant light on the dashboard.
- This issue is typically caused by faulty head gaskets, coolant tanks, and water pumps.
These problems reported by owners of the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport highlight various concerns related to the electrical system, braking system, transmission, engine, fuel system, and coolant system. Addressing these issues promptly is crucial to ensure the safety and performance of the vehicle.
What is the engine problem with the VW Atlas Cross Sport?
Volkswagen's 2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport Recalled Due to Potential Engine Issues. Who: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Why: The Volkswagen vehicles are recalled due to potentially damaged connecting rods that may lead to an oil leak, resulting in a vehicle fire. When: The recall was issued on August 25, 2023.
What are the most common problems with Volkswagen Atlas?
Common Volkswagen Atlas Problems
- Braking system: The automated emergency brake system (AEB) may activate without cause, raising the risk of accidents. ...
- Transmission: Owners have reported loud noises from the automatic transmission, particularly when accelerating from a stop or at low speeds.
Is VW Atlas Cross Sport expensive to maintain?
A Volkswagen Atlas will cost about $7,856 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This beats the industry average for popular SUV models by $1,277. There is also a 22.80% chance that an Atlas will require a major repair during that time.
How reliable are VW Cross Sport?
We expect the 2024 Atlas Cross Sport to be less reliable than other new cars. This prediction is based on limited data from the Atlas Cross Sport, plus the Volkswagen brand scores.
2020 Volkswagen Atlas cross sport car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Volkswagen Atlas cross sport problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Air bags problems
- Forward collision avoidance problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2020 Volkswagen Atlas cross sport vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2020 Volkswagen Atlas cross sport
The NHTSA has received 71 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas cross sport. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2020 Volkswagen Atlas cross sport vehicles.
2024-10-05
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-04
- VIN: 1V2ME2CA1LC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: At a stop or slow speed the vehicle stalls. Acted like the start stop feature was engaging. Stalling out crossing lanes of traffic you have to out it in park and restart. Start stop feature is disabled but dangerous to stall in traffic this way
2024-09-24
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-01
- VIN: 1V2GC2CA1LC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
2024-09-21
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-23
- VIN: 1V26E2CA2LC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Airbag front passenger side has defect will not deploy. The dashboard light alert is on, as per dealership review stated airbag defect will not deploy and needs to be replaced. Car has never used airbag. Other same vehicles have been recalled but this batch of atlas cross sport suvs were not included.
2024-09-06
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-20
- VIN: 1V21E2CAXLC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Air bag light illuminated. VIN number not associated with current air bag recall even though it is exhibiting the very identical problem. Dealer will not acknowledge the recall since the VIN doesn’t show on the recall site.
2024-08-31
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-07
- VIN: 1V21E2CAXLC
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 8/22/2023- CEL code P0456 - dealership replaced N80 valve and carbon canister. The dealership told the fault occurred because I was likely "topping off" my gas tank, which I have never done. 9/14/2023- CEL code P0456 - dealership detected leak, valve full of particles, replaced N80 valve and carbon canister. Again told me the issue was likely caused by "topping off" my fuel tank, which I have never done. 4/23/2024- CEL code P0456- dealership detected leak though did not replace valve or canister. Dealership performed a software update and cleared the code. 5/7/2024- CEL code P0456- dealership detected leak, noted charcoal in valve. Replaced N80 valve and carbon canister. Dealership contacted Volkswagen for further insight into the issue. VW informed dealership that I was likely "topping off" my tank, which I have never done.
2024-08-28
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-21
- VIN: 1V2ME2CA6LC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The driver side curtain airbag needed to be replaced with no accident or incident. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The driver side curtain airbag of my car that my child and I sit on would have not deployed. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Service center has confirmed it is not working and performing necessary repairs. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Only VW authorized service center. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? There was an airbag error that appeared less than one week ago.
2024-08-12
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-12
- VIN: 1V2YE2CA2LC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: There have been wide reports that 2020 atlas cross sports passenger airbag sensors malfunction. My vehicle has experienced this very problem. The airbag warning indicator came up on my dashboard indicating a problem. When someone sits in the passenger seat the air bag does not turn on. When I enter my vehicle VIN to look at recalls it says 0. But this is untrue as my car is a 2020 atlas cross sport. The years need to be updated as this affects many many more vehicles. Huge safety problem that needs to be addressed now
2024-08-08
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-08
- VIN: 1V2NE2CA7LC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: Backup camera does not come on; cuts in and out; known recall for 2021 models.
2024-07-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-01
- VIN: 1V2ME2CA3LC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: About two months ago, all of sudden, all of the electronic safety features were going out as reported on the dash. ECS, Lane Assist, Forward/Rear Collission sensors, side detection sensors, parking assist, tire pressure sensors, Auto Start/Stop, and more. The fact that all of these electronic assist and safety features were all disabled made the care very dangerous and confusing to drive. Changing lanes for example became a safety hazard, backing up safety hazard, lane assist, safety hazard, side view sensors safety hazard, disabled ecs - safety hazard, etc. I took the vehicle into the dealership at 57K miles and under 4 years old only to find out there were no recalls issued, warranty expired at 50K miles and a $1600 repair/service bill. This issue should be investigated and, in my opinion, turned into a safety recall. There really is no reason a car less than 4 years old should have an electronic control problem withonly 57K miles other than poor design or poor manufacturing quality causing a safety problem. Dealer has confirmed it's due to the AWD Control Module, a Pump I believe, and corroded wire harness which comes with the pump, i'm told.
2024-07-03
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-08
- VIN: 1V2GC2CA3LC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Unknown- vehicle idles to a stall. This has happened when trying to make a turn across a major intersection. It must be put in neutral, brakes applied to restart. This has the potential to cause serious injury if it is not restarted in time or if there is traffic behind me. It has also stalled while at gas pumps, stop signs, and in the driveway. There are many situations, at different times of day and weather conditions. The check engine light has not turned on and the dealership will not do anything until they see it happen. The vehicle is available for inspection at any time. I have disabled the start/stop system and it still does it. It may be the charcoal canister if my research is correct, however, that is not confirmed.
2024-06-19
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- VIN: 1V2EC2CA5LC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: car navigation system is inaccurate. There is a severe lag in displaying where the car actually is located versus where the car is displayed on navigation. Navigation then places me in a location a mile or so away from where I am located and then reports that I am off road. The directions are inaccurate as navigation cannot locate my location accurately and in real time.
2024-05-08
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-01
- VIN: 1V2NE2CA7LC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I have a problem with navigation. My location is not determined correctly, the route is constantly being reroute. vw atlas cs 2020 sel premium. This happens with regular navigation and with Google / Apple maps when connected via wire. The problem is 100% with the car. Took it to the dealer (Washington). They said it was a big problem and VW didn't know how to fix it. Navigation is an important element; during trips it is easy to get lost and create an emergency situation. The vw regional manager said that VW is trying to create a system update, but it will not be ready until 2025. They refuse to replace the information system.
2024-04-26
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-25
- VIN: 1V26E2CAXLC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I having issues the the CarPlay gps. Only happens with my BW cross sport. The gps 20% of the time will not know where it is. It drifts off from where it is suppose to be.
2024-03-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-15
- VIN: 1V2MC2CA4LC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Received an error Emergency SOS call function failure! I took my vehicle to VW Loyalty and paid $180 to get a diagnosis. I was told that the carnet module needed replacement and would cost me a bit over $1200. They said that it was a known issue amongst 20-21 versions of the vehicle. I researched to find if anyone else experienced the same with this car and to my surprise, there are a slew of individuals with this issue on the vwatlas forum expressing my exact concerns. If this is a well known issue, that’s apparently a manufacturers mishap, why hasn’t this system been recalled. Why are we being charged to replace something that has been proven faulty by none of our fault at all. I’ve never used my SOS and I think something should be done about this, instead of allowing VW customers to be bled of funds after purchasing!
2024-03-27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-27
- VIN: 1V2ME2CA2LC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: When driving the car the GPS looses its location making it impossible to proceed to a planned destination. It causes you to try to fix the issue while driving and locating a place to pull off the road. It has taken me to places were I did not want to go. The dealer can’t fix the problem.
2024-03-16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-11
- VIN: 1V2ME2CA2LC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The GPS system will not work in the vehicle that includes the built in GPS navigation, Apple Maps, Google Maps and WAZE GPS. This is a major safety issue because you cannot drive safely and look at maps. This problem is effecting hundreds of VWs and they do not have a solution.
2024-03-05
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-05
- VIN: 1V21E2CA5LC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Ever since we have purchased the car, the brakes have always given us issues. There is a continous squeaking when braking despite having new pads. We have also had the brakes grind causing rotor issues. We have had to replace the rotors on this car 4 times and brake pads 5 or 6 times. Our brakes continue to squeak and the dealership indicates that this is normal and may be do to oxidation build up. We have never experienced this before with any other vehicle we have purchased or leased.
2024-02-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-18
- VIN: 1V2YE2CA4LC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that when the cellphone was connected to the cellphone port in the vehicle, the connection was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was due to an inoperable carnet module and that the carnet module needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the parts to complete the repair were ordered but on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
2024-02-07
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-07
- VIN: 1V2YE2CA7LC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Airbag warning light on
2023-12-04
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-02
- VIN: 1V2NE2CA1LC
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The fuel tank collapsed, leading to the fuel indicator not presenting accurate fuel levels, which lead to the cars immediate shut down on the highway at high speeds. Resulting in us almost getting hit by other drivers at high speeds. As we were losing power the epc light and engine light came on, however nothing prior. After taking it to the VW service department, we were told this is a common issue and when they were first presented with it they contacted VW assistance and were given a test to perform to determine the integrity of the fuel tank.
2023-11-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-08
- VIN: 1V26E2CA6LC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The ControlNet module throws an error on the dash stating SOS Emergency error. The error cannot be cleared.
2023-10-30
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-28
- VIN: 1V2ME2CA2LC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: All side airbags went off after a curb check going less than 10 mph around a corner.
2023-10-20
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-19
- VIN: 1V2RE2CA4LC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The vehicle randomly turns off and a message appears that states manually start the vehicle. It’s not the ECO start and stop system. I researched the Atlas online forum and this is a noted problem. The comments were very consistently noting that VW has not properly addressed the issue. There were numerous comments that the dealerships were unable to address the issue leaving the owner with a very dangerous defect. I encourage you to pursue this matter further. Thank you
2023-07-26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-26
- VIN: 1V2TE2CA8LC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: While driving at approximately 10-15mph the engine shut off and was forced to come to a stop and restart the engine. The error read "Engine start/stop error, manually restart engine." I have been reading that this is a known issue by Volkswagon but they are not addressing. Luckily my car was just going onto an offramp when the engine shut off.
2023-06-28
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-01
- VIN: 1V26E2CA8LC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated with and without a passenger seated in the seat. Recently, the contact stated that the warning chime would continuously sound after an occupant had exited the passenger’s side seat. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that she needed a letter from the manufacturer before the vehicle could be inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
2020 Volkswagen Atlas cross sport recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 11 recalls for different components of the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas cross sport.
2024-06-20
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
- Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024, October 18, 2024, and December 31, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
2023-03-29
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
- Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.
2022-10-31
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Consequence: An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
2022-03-28
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.
- Consequence: A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.
2022-02-16
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence: Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.
2021-11-17
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.
2021-01-27
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle may fracture in the area of the strut mounting.
- Consequence: A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace one or both steering knuckles, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q7.
2020-11-17
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Park It: 1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. One or both steering knuckles may have been damaged during production.
- Consequence: A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q6. Note: Owners are advised to DO NOT DRIVE the vehicle until the vehicle has been inspected and repaired if necessary.
2020-11-13
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: TIRES:SIDEWALL
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.
2020-08-26
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence: A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94N7.
2020-08-26
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.
Negative 2020 Volkswagen Atlas cross sport car reviews
Positive 2020 Volkswagen Atlas cross sport car reviews
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Hey there! Have you considered this SUV before any others?
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An absolutely fabulous road trip vehicle. It has a quiet and smooth driving experience on all road surfaces, and surprisingly good fuel economy for its size. Although, I do miss having a CD player.
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This car has everything, including a heated leather steering wheel.
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SEL V6 I was considering replacing my 2016 Explorer Limited with the 2020 model, but I wasn't really motivated given the price, even after a big discount from MFRP (Manufactures Fake Retail Price). However, since we already have a Jetta and Passat that we like, I decided to look up the Atlas Cross Sport on Edmunds. The expert review was good, and the consumer reviews convinced me to take a look. I ended up buying one the same day! The styling is great, especially in black with black wheels. During the test drive, I was convinced before I even got out of the dealer lot. The low-end torque is impressive, the transmission is super smooth, and the engine sound is spirited. The ride is great, and the steering is precise and tight, considering its size. Fun fact: The German-built 3.6L narrow-angle V6, also known as the VR6, has been used in Bentley, Bugatti, and Lamborghini, albeit in a slightly different configuration. They even use two VR6 engines paired together to create the W12 engine!
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This vehicle is really spacious! As someone who is 6'2
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Are you having problems with your 2020 Volkswagen Atlas cross sport?
Jaleel Cormier 2024-10-07
I've owned my Atlas for a couple of years and it was just okay. Although it was loaded with all the extras, I had to take it in for recalls and software updates frequently. While the dealership tried to take care of it, I felt like it was one thing after another. The last recall I received was that the side airbags were not working in front, so at that point, I decided to get a new car. Lately, German cars have been a disappointment. I would give it 3 out of 5 stars.
Braulio Lehner 2024-06-26
Hey there! Sorry to hear that you've had a bad experience with this vehicle. Have you considered looking into other options that might better suit your needs?
Fredy Murphy 2024-04-14
I really enjoyed the look and feel of this vehicle, but ultimately decided not to lease it for a few reasons. The gas mileage was lower than I would have preferred, and unfortunately there were no interior color options available, resulting in a very dark interior. Additionally, I found the odd metal panels made to look like grey wood on the dash and doors of the SE 4 motion model to be a bit tacky and unnecessary. Despite these drawbacks, I still have a fondness for the vehicle and may consider it again in a few years if improvements are made.
Jackson Jaskolski 2024-03-13
The vehicle is incredibly spacious and comes with some basic safety features. While the materials used may not be the most luxurious, they are still functional and get the job done.