2021 Volkswagen Atlas safety timeline
- 17
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations opened
- 1
- Investigations closed
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Recall
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- 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.
- Recall
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 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.
- Recall
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.
- Recall
The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- Recall
An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Do not drive
A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
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.
- Recall
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.
- Recall
A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.