2022 Volkswagen Atlas forward collision avoidance problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The infotainment module in my vehicle that I purchased in March 2026 has completely gone out and was deemed faulty by two different Volkswagen dealerships. Because of this amenity no longer working, I do not have access to a backup camera, the SOS feature, safety sensors, navigation, control to the…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“Software update for the vehicle. Since we have completed the update we have had issues with the Radio unit flashing in and out intermittenly and finally the unit went black and will not work at all. This is now showing multiple fault codes including. Engine control module 1 (U105400), Brakes…”
filed Aug 11, 2026
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 | 13% |
| 2024 Atlas | 27 | 16% |
| 2023 Atlas | 8 | 6% |
| 2021 Atlas | 68 | 14% |
| 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.