2022 Volkswagen Atlas forward collision avoidance problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My atlas forward collision system malfunctioned causing the automatic emergency braking to turn on when there was no one and nothing in front of me. I was then rear ended. Which ultimately totaled my vehicle. My car said airbag error as well. I called Volkswagen Perrysburg Ohio, to report the…”
filed Jul 24, 2025
“Frontal detection sensors randomly go off usually while sitting stationary at traffic lights or stop signs, when there are no cars around the vicinity of my vehicle. Screen displays false detections and alerts with annoying beeps making you think something is going to collide with you. Dealership…”
filed Nov 22, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Atlas years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Atlas | 6 | 16% |
| 2024 Atlas | 27 | 17% |
| 2023 Atlas | 8 | 7% |
| 2021 Atlas | 68 | 15% |
| 2020 Atlas | 7 | 26% |
| 2019 Atlas | 72 | 15% |
| 2018 Atlas | 31 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.