Volkswagen Atlas safety timeline
- 71
- Recalls
- 10
- Investigations opened
- 9
- Investigations closed
- Recall2023 atlas
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 atlas
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 atlas
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 atlas
A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 atlas
A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 atlas
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 atlas
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 atlas
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2018 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation opened2019 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation EA24004
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation closed2019 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation closed2020 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation closed2021 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation closed2022 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation closed2023 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Recall2024 atlas
An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 atlas
A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2021 atlas
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2022 atlas
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2023 atlas
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2024 atlas
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2019 atlas
The driver's side impact air bag could deploy improperly or detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened2018 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation opened2019 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation opened2020 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation opened2021 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation opened2022 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation opened2023 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Recall2024 atlas
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, engine failure may cause an oil leak which can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2018 atlas
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2019 atlas
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2020 atlas
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2021 atlas
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2019 atlas
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 atlas
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 atlas
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 atlas
Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 atlas
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.
- Recall2023 atlas
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.
- Investigation closed2018 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE21008
Fuel Injector Leak
- Investigation closed2019 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE21008
Fuel Injector Leak
- Investigation closed2020 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE21008
Fuel Injector Leak
- Recall2023 atlas
A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 atlas
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.
- Recall2021 atlas
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 atlas
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 atlas
Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2022 atlas
Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 atlas
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 atlas
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 atlas
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 atlas
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 atlas
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2018 atlas
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 atlas
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 atlas
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 atlas
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 atlas
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.
- Recall2021 atlas
The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 atlas
A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- Recall2018 atlas
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
- Investigation opened2018 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE21008
Fuel Injector Leak
- Investigation opened2019 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE21008
Fuel Injector Leak
- Investigation opened2020 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE21008
Fuel Injector Leak
- Recall2018 atlas
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 atlas
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 atlas
An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 atlas
A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 atlas
A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Do not drive2021 atlas
A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 atlas
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.
- Recall2018 atlas
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
- Recall2021 atlas
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.
- Recall2021 atlas
A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 atlas
In the event of a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, a delayed or disabled airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2019 atlas
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 atlas
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 atlas
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 atlas
In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2018 atlas
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 atlas
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 atlas
If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
- Recall2019 atlas
If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
- Recall2018 atlas
The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2018 atlas
The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 atlas
A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2018 atlas
If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Do not drive2018 atlas
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 atlas
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2018 atlas
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.