2022 Volkswagen Atlas 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 2022 Volkswagen Atlas problems
The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has been reported to have several common problems by its owners, primarily related to the electrical system and the emergency brake system.
One of the most common electrical problems is the automatic windows rolling down on their own, particularly during cold weather. This issue has been reported to occur even when the vehicle is parked and the keys are hung up, making it difficult to determine the cause. Additionally, the infotainment system may not turn on instantly, and there may be delayed touchscreen and sound responses. Some owners have also reported issues with wireless phone charging and Advanced Road Sign Recognition systems not working correctly.
Another electrical problem reported is related to the start-stop system, which has been known to cause battery drainage within just two months of use. In some cases, this has also led to transmission failure. A clockspring, which is an electrical rotary part of the steering system, has also been reported to make noises when steering.
The emergency brake system has also been a significant issue for 2022 Volkswagen Atlas owners. The Forward Collision Avoidance Emergency Braking System, which uses sensors onboard to detect an imminent collision, has been reported to not work correctly. This has caused many trips to VW dealers, and in some cases, the emergency braking system has failed to stop the car during an emergency.
The engine and fuel system have also been reported to have issues. Many Atlas owners have complained about the check engine light illuminating randomly, which could be caused by faulty fuel injectors known to be cracking and leaking. This can lead to engine stalling and an increased risk of fire. A recent recall has been issued to fix this problem, and faulty fuel pumps have also been reported to cause engine stalling and power loss.
Coolant leaks have also been a problem for some 2022 Volkswagen Atlas owners. This can lead to engine overheating and should be alerted by the low coolant light on the dashboard. Faulty head gaskets, coolant tanks, and water pumps are the usual causes of this problem.
In summary, the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has several common problems, primarily related to the electrical system and the emergency brake system. These issues can cause inconvenience, safety concerns, and costly repairs. Therefore, it is essential to be aware of these problems and consider them before purchasing this vehicle.
What is the common problem in the Volkswagen Atlas?
The 2021 Atlas has gained notoriety for one particular issue: a faulty electrical system. Since the electrical system controls many interior tech and safety features, a flawed system can spell a frustrating or even dangerous driving experience.
What is the electrical problem with the VW Atlas?
ELECTRICAL
- Volkswagen Atlas models equipped with a start stop system have been experiencing battery drainage, sometime within just 2 months. ...
- A clockspring, which is an electrical rotary part of the steering system, has also been heard making noises when steering.
What is the error on the VW Atlas?
The issue in the recalled Atlas SUVs has caused the passenger occupant detection system to sense a malfunction and turn off the airbag when it shouldn't, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Volkswagen is not aware of any injuries related to this problem, spokesperson Mark Gillies said.
What are the recalls on the Atlas?
(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.
What is the common problem in the Volkswagen Atlas?
The 2021 Atlas has gained notoriety for one particular issue: a faulty electrical system. Since the electrical system controls many interior tech and safety features, a flawed system can spell a frustrating or even dangerous driving experience.
What is the error on the VW Atlas?
The issue in the recalled Atlas SUVs has caused the passenger occupant detection system to sense a malfunction and turn off the airbag when it shouldn't, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Volkswagen is not aware of any injuries related to this problem, spokesperson Mark Gillies said.
What is the mechanical issue 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.
Is the Atlas underpowered?
While there may be a perception that the four-cylinder is an entry-level base engine and would be underpowered in a large SUV, the new, more powerful turbo four-cylinder here is a more premium offering in refinement and power delivery than both the outgoing four- and six-cylinder, offering 34 more horsepower than the ...
2022 Volkswagen Atlas car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Volkswagen Atlas problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Forward collision avoidance problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2022 Volkswagen Atlas vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2022 Volkswagen Atlas
The NHTSA has received 88 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2022 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-01
- VIN: 1V2KR2CA2NC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V646000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-18
- VIN: 1V2AR2CA7NC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V464000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-08
- VIN: 1V2FR2CA2NC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Vehicle was left parked over the weekend and on Tuesday I went to start the car and got errors of a low coolant. Vehicle suffered a massive coolant leak just sitting on the weekend. Two year old vehicle with 27K miles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-16
- VIN: 1V2LP2CA5NC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: This vehicle is part of the 69PZ recall. The manufacturer has still not come up with a remedy for my vehicle. It has been close to four months, and I am not able to have anyone use the passenger seat because of this. The company is unwilling to offer any solutions. My passenger airbag light turns on and off and the check engine light is on and the dealership did not fix it.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-01
- VIN: 1V2BR2CA8NC
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Randomly stalled out and shut off. Had the auto start disabled. This happened three times today and has happened totaling 4 more before this- all randomly.
AIR BAGS,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-11
- VIN: 1V2FR2CA6NC
- Components: AIR BAGS,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: My vehicle warning sensors continue to fail despite having them replaced and now their is an unrepairable recall that my cause my passenger airbag to not deploy during head on collision. I feel these are critical safety features are main reasons for purchasing my vehicle. I do not feel safe driving my vehicle with failing and/or potentially failing safety features. I was widowed 18 months ago. If my vehicle causes me to inadvertently harm my passenger due to a safety feature failure I will not be able to live with that. I am very disappointed in VW for the suggestion to turn off the warning features as a solution and the fact that they have yet to come up with a fix for the recall. My vehicle is only 2 years old and I do not feel safe in it. In addition, I am having to have a second fuel injector replaced due to it failing. I believe I was sold a lemon.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-23
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while the twelve-year-old child was seated in the second-row passenger side captain's seat, the seat belt locking mechanism malfunctioned and the seat belt was unable to be unlatched, causing the child to become trapped in the seat. The contact stated that scissors were used to cut the seat belt strap to free the child. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the seat belt assembly. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred with the replacement seat belt, and again the seat belt strap was cut to free the child. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 44,000. The VIN was not available.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-20
- VIN: 1V2FR2CA6NC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V464000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-18
- VIN: 1V2WR2CA5NC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I came to a stop at a red light and the car turned off/battery died. The car was stuck in the middle lane on a 3 lane road during rush hour. There was no warning of a low battery weeks and days before this issue. I had to push the car into a gas station that was luckily right besides the road with oncoming traffic. Again, I was in drive and came to a stop at a red light then the car died.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-14
- VIN: 1V2HP2CA4NC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I discovered my car was leaking a small amount of oil on 08/26/2024. I made a service appointment to get it looked at and found out that the crank case oil separator and the upper timing case were both leaking. These were both found at my local Volkswagen Dealership. I was told to continue driving it but to check my oil levels weekly. On 09/14/2024, I put oil in my car that morning and at 4:30pm my car was smoking, and my oil cap had exploded off from pressure. This caused my car to no longer be safe to drive. No warning lights came on until after the leaks were found then it caused an error with my start-stop which when brought in to be inspected was told this is all related to the issue with the oil leaks.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-10
- VIN: 1V2BR2CA1NC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V464000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-10
- VIN: 1V2KR2CA2NC
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: From the first day of purchase of vehicle bought NEW. The second row was not installed correctly from manufacturer. I had taken to VW for maintenance to fix. VW of Clear Lake stated seat was fixed. Seat is still not fixed. Not correctly aligned and still making very load noise. I went back to VW. VW stated it’s too late for repairs. It hasn’t been a year until February 2025
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-10
- VIN: 1V2KR2CA2NC
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Charcoal fuel filter system - I purchased my vehicle brand new. This went out the first 10 months I had the vehicle. There are numerous owners having the same issue. It seems my vehicle is having the same issues again!!! VW tried telling me I’m over filling my car. This is an incorrect statement. I place nozzle in gas tank, set lever to fill, wait until it clicks. I would never intentionally damage my new car. Again, their are numerous owners having same issues with the charcoal fuel canister
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-30
- VIN: 1V2KR2CA2NC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: I contacted VW several times about the faulty airbag sensor/electrical system not working. Was told parts not available. If I’m to get into a crash with a passenger. They will be severally injured due to this part not being available. Recall #24V464 Action Code #69PZ
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-04
- VIN: 1V2LP2CA5NC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V464000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-28
- VIN: 1V2LP2CA8NC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Fuel, gas tank , start-stop, ignition faulty filter and fuel tank collapsing on itself. Diagnosed at dealership. Car stalled in road, at intersections and inability to start , almost rear-ended , and side collision at traffic lights. (With Children in car) break won't compress to start vehicle. They say they know of problem but don't have parts on hand to fix . And no recall cause they can't determine which ones got faulty parts so seen at dealership. Key fob battery was replaced and epc light came on. Immediately stalled in traffic. Wednesday 28th of August.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-23
- VIN: 1V2DP2CA7NC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Brand new vehicle comes with horrible quality brake pads. The sounds come and go, but usually happens on the initial start of driving. The sounds do not sound normal and multiple 2021 Atlas' have this issue. It's really a shame that they are allowed to sell "new" vehicles with quality of brakes.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-22
- VIN: 1V2JR2CAXNC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V464000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the Central Processing Unit (CPU) screen occasionally went black. The air bag warning light would illuminate. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel would fail intermittently. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 42,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-08
- VIN: 1V2KR2CAXNC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Airbag warning light appeared on the dash. I have called the dealership and they haven't offered any way to remedy the issue.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-23
- VIN: 1V2WR2CAXNC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Twice in the last month, while I was driving and slowing to a stop, my 2022 VW Atlas has randomly shut off while in Drive. This is an extremely dangerous situation as I have then had to put the car in neutral to get it started again. I was slowing to a light and had just passed a set of railroad tracks today. I was stuck just past the intersection in heavy traffic. My car is equipped with the “start/stop” feature; however, I had it off both times and was not at a complete stop. No warming systems prior to this happening, after the screen said “start the vehicle manually” I do have an appointment scheduled with my dealer on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-15
- VIN: 1V2FR2CA0NC
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine shut off How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Yes shut off, while driving on local road way. Also shut off on the highway. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Dealership cannot recreate issue, still has vehicle. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? VW dealership Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Purchased new in 2022 from VW dealership, has all required services, aside from the electrical malfunctions which began last year has been ongoing no other issues. We have video
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-08
- VIN: 1V2AR2CA8NC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: While operating the vehicle at about 50 to 60 mph the automatic emergency breaking system activated without warning and with no vehicles in front, and violently slammed on the breaks causing the vehicle to go into emergency stop in the middle of the highway. This then caused numerous vehicles following to take measures to avoid crashing into the rear of our vehicle. Numerous lights and warning lights started flashing on and off and parts of the screens went black and turned off and on. The car then kept the breaks locked down and we had to limp the car along the shoulder of the road to the dealership to have them look at it. This incident jeopardized the Safety of my family and other drivers and passengers around them. The dealership has not been able to replicate this issue so far. Prior to this incident the technology portion of the vehicle stopped responding, and we were unable to link devices to the vehicle.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-26
- VIN: 1V2FR2CA8NC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Panoramic Sunroof on VW Atlas spontaneously exploded. It is at the dealership currently for repair which I was told was an "outside" force that hit it, which is not true! My entire family was in the car while we had to be out of our house for a showing and while returning home we heard what sounded like a gunshot and glass breaking. I started shaking and my husband's ears started ringing it was so loud. I immediately, looked around and asked my kids if they were ok, and they stated yes. We looked up and as we heard wind and above our heads we saw the sunroof explosion. If we didn't have the sunroof shade shut glass would have rained in on us while we drove down the road. The dealership and VW refuse to take responsibility for the $4300+ repair. I was forced to claim it on my insurance which I assume was going to take care of it after reading numerous other reports that the dealer wouldn't take responsibility. There was no prior notice there was any issue with the vehicle.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-24
- VIN: 1V2FR2CA4NC
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: Using adaptive cruise control with lane departure. Driving on a straight stretch of interstate with audio (music) at high level. Car suddenly braked and jerked wheel right risking a crash. Vehicle does not do well on straight stretches of road. Thinks driver is not steering, and will populate a msg on dash, followed by a red light and a signal tone. These aren't easily noticed when head is up and eyes on road with audio level high. VW should change this to remove braking and instead it deactivates cruise and/or wheel vibrate only.
LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-29
- VIN: 1V2FR2CA4NC
- Components: LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Using adaptive cruise control with lane departure. Driving on a straight stretch of interstate in rain with audio (music) at high level. Car suddenly braked risking a crash. Vehicle does not do well on straight stretches of road. Thinks driver is not steering, and will populate a msg on dash, followed by a red light and a signal tone. These aren't easily noticed when head is up and eyes on road with audio level high. VW should change this to remove braking and instead it deactivates cruise and/or wheel vibrate only.
2022 Volkswagen Atlas recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
- Consequence: Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
- Consequence: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (VW) and 13i5 (Audi).
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: TRAILER HITCHES
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Consequence: Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters.
- Consequence: Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the long fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iD.
- 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.
Negative 2022 Volkswagen Atlas car reviews
Positive 2022 Volkswagen Atlas car reviews
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This vehicle gives you so much room and is laid out so well! All creature controls are easily accessed without feeling cramped inside. Power delivery is substantial with either engine or drivetrain. It's a wonderful vehicle to drive!
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Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with you. As a parent of 4 kids, I recently went on a search for the perfect family car. After looking at all the top 3 row SUVs and large SUVs, including the Palisade, Pilot, Highlander, Telluride, Atlas, Expedition, Tahoe, and Suburban, I found that the Atlas was the best option for me. It offers great features and size for the price, and is the largest of the 3 row crossovers. Plus, it's much easier to drive around town and more affordable than the larger SUVs. Even though the space isn't noticeably different from the Suburban and Expedition Max, car seats fit great and getting into and out of the third row is easy for the other kids. I ended up getting the SEL R-Line 4Motion, and I'm so happy with my choice. Originally, I was looking at the SE with Tech, but the digital gauges and large sunroof were worth the upgrade in trim for me. I hope this helps you in your search for the perfect family car!
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We're so glad to hear that you're happy with your purchase! It sounds like you got a lot of car, tech, and utility for your money. Here's to many more happy miles ahead!
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Hi there! You've given us everything we could ask for!
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The 2021 WV atlas SEL premium now comes with the RLINE package without any deleted features, which is a great improvement from the 2019 VW atlas SEL premium with Rline package. Previously, the power folding mirror, area view/360 camera and park assist were all gone, but now they are included.
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Are you having problems with your 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?
Cicero Christiansen 2025-01-09
This vehicle wasn't the best. The parking brake engages when you stop at a light and there are warning bells that continuously ding when stopped, with an error message saying 'warning engine running'. There were also numerous faults saying 'doorContact faulty' with constant warning bells dinging. The interior could have been better. However, I'm glad it was just a rental.
Carroll Rolfson 2025-01-02
On Dec 18/20, we picked up our 2021 Atlas R Line from the dealership. Unfortunately, we have had to visit the dealership 5 times in the past 5 months for an issue that remains unresolved. Despite this, the service team has been very helpful and we appreciate their efforts. We have been videoing the problems and sending them to the service manager. The infotainment system seems to be the problem - we've had continued intermittent issues with the bluetooth not working for phone calls and playing music, radio volume shuts off and we can't bring the volume up, backup camera freezes or goes black, and climate control doesn't work. The car has had two new radio modules installed in an attempt to fix the ongoing issues. While we have experienced some issues, we still love the vehicle and are hopeful that these problems will be resolved soon. We would recommend the vehicle once these issues are fixed.
Frederic Torphy 2024-11-09
I recently took my two month old atlas with 5000 freeway miles on it to the dealership for an oil change. Unfortunately, I was told that it needed a four wheel alignment and four new tires. After contacting Volkswagen, I was directed to a regional manager who was able to clarify the situation and informed me that it was all a mistake. Although the dealership was wrong, I was given the option to pay for an alignment check or to simply forget about it. Additionally, I have noticed that the cruise control does not work when the vehicle is remote started, which has been a known issue for years. Despite this, Volkswagen has been working on a software fix. While I was initially frustrated with the situation, I would recommend considering other brands such as Kia or Hyundai. Thank you for your time.
Beau Wilderman 2024-08-22
I recently drove a 2021 VW Atlas SEL around San Diego for airport runs. While the car had some great features, I found the handling and steering to be quite challenging. The lane assist feature kept kicking in at odd times, causing the car to move unpredictably, and I couldn't find an easy way to turn it off. Additionally, the integration with Apple Play was not great, especially when using Waze. The driver's screen would go half blank with a message saying that the nav was using another app, and the speed was not prominently displayed. To make matters worse, the audio cut out entirely, and I couldn't get it back no matter what I tried. On the plus side, the car is relatively quiet with low wind noise, and it's reasonably quick. The Fender sound system is also great once you figure out the interface. Overall, I had some challenges with the car, but it did have some great features. I'm trading it in for a mini-van soon.
Hayley Okuneva 2024-07-16
The car has had several issues, including the steering rack and multiple o2 sensors. Despite these challenges, I was able to obtain a new 2021 model through the lemon law. While there have been some electrical issues, there are known problems that the manufacturer has yet to address. I am currently considering my options for the future, but I am hesitant to purchase another VW.