2019 Volkswagen Atlas safety timeline
- 11
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations opened
- 2
- Investigations closed
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA24004
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Recall
The driver's side impact air bag could deploy improperly or detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Recall
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE21008
Fuel Injector Leak
- Recall
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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
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.
- Recall
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.