![]() Insufficient coating on brake caliper pistons Passenger frontal airbag may deploy incorrectlyĭuring a crash, the front passenger airbag may tear or not properly unfoldĭealers will replace the front passenger airbag The center and adjacent outboard seat belt buckles can be damaged with certain child seatsĭealers will inspect and replace the center and left outboard seat belt buckles Seat belt buckles may be damaged by child seats The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts may be tightened insufficientlyĭealers will inspect and re-torque the bolts The air conditioner drain tube can be twisted and drain water into airbag control moduleĭealers will inspect and replace the air conditioner drain tube and airbag control module The instrument cluster may fail to provide an audible warning when key is in ignition and the door is openĭealers will reprogram the instrument clusterĪir conditioner drain tube can cause airbag malfunction No warning issued when key is left in ignition Premature fracture can result in loss of vehicle controlĭealers will replace the rear axle coil springs The blocking cap that prevents headlight adjustment may not have been installedĭealers will block the headlight horizontal adjustment Incorrectly manufactured airbag sensors can prevent or disable airbag deploymentĭealers will replace the airbag crash sensors Several internal use vehicles were modified prior to sale but failed to comply with the FMVSS regulationsĪirbag sensors may be incorrectly manufactured The vehicles equipped with Continental tires can be over-cured Several cars were modified prior to sale but failed to comply with the FMVSS regulations Modifications to vehicles made them non-compliant ![]() The gross vehicle weight rating was a belt incorrectly, thus failing to comply with the FMVSS regulations The seats are a common area for complaints and they have problems with the fitment, actuation, etc.There have been some complaints about the sunroof leaking water into the cabin.The seatbelt buckle recall has generated a lot of complaints because owners have found out the hard way that several child seats are not compatible and the company sometimes takes too long to respond to these complaints with the Atlas recall.There have been complaints regarding the blind spot awareness being erratic in terms of its functioning.The emergency braking on the car also activates without any object in the front and thus causing rear-end collisions.In many cases, the complaint has been regarding the lethargic attitude in carrying out the VW Atlas recall. In other cases, there is a warning light issued in the instrument cluster. In some cases, they failed to deploy during accidents and have resulted in grave injuries. There have been multiple complaints about the airbags of the vehicle.Few owners have complained that the headlights and fog lights sometimes failed to function.Meanwhile, the digital display shuts down randomly and there are multiple suspension noises. One owner has complained that the vehicle does not remain in Eco mode and shifts out constantly.This is one of the top VW Atlas transmission problems. Many owners have complained that the car randomly puts itself into emergency mode and that they cannot drive the car properly.Very few complaints have been about the driver's visor light flickering.The door locks are a known problem area as they try to unlock while the car is in motion.Multiple owners have issued complaints regarding the battery of the car failing.The wheel wells being warped, springs being faulty, and so on are the common problems. The suspension system of the car has also generated a few complaints and one of them has been fixed through recalls.Several cars have reported brake problems including booster failures, grinding noises, inconsistent assistance on the brake pedal, parking brake issues, and so on.Other small failures include catalytic converter problems. ![]() Many consumers have reported problems with the starter motor of the car as well.Few owners have reported fuel injector failures and this is a very expensive part. The engine responds by shutting down completely and sometimes there is a fuel smell emitted. Fuel pump problems have affected so many owners.The issue is with the steering module which is dangerous while driving as the steering becomes inoperable. Many cars have been identified with a steering problem.Another area where the engine has raised complaints seems to be the securing clips being missing and metal debris being inside the engine.Some cars have been diagnosed with faulty water pumps, head gaskets, and so on. There have been multiple complaints about the car having coolant leak issues.2018 Volkswagen Atlas User Complaints and Problems Mechanical problems:
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