2018 Volkswagen Atlas safety timeline
- 16
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations opened
- 2
- Investigations closed
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Recall
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE21008
Fuel Injector Leak
- Recall
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE21008
Fuel Injector Leak
- Recall
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.
- Recall
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
- Recall
In the event of a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, a delayed or disabled airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
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.
- Recall
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.
- Recall
The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall
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.
- Recall
A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall
If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Do not drive
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.