2021 Volkswagen Atlas problems by component
451 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 142 | 31% | 13,500 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 93 | 21% | — |
| Engine → | 80 | 18% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 68 | 15% | — |
| Air Bags → | 63 | 14% | 19,500 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 59 | 13% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 39 | 9% | — |
| Structure → | 20 | 4% | — |
| Power Train → | 15 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 12 | 3% | — |
| Seats | 9 | 2% | — |
| Steering | 9 | 2% | — |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | — |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 0% | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.