2022 Volkswagen Atlas service brakes problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“i was exiting HWY 45 at highway speed. the car began to stutter, i lost control of the propulsion of the vehicle, the breaks did not seem to work, the EPC light came on after rolling to a stop. i had to put the car in park and upon turning the car off and back on the cars EPC light went off and i…”
filed Aug 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Repair or Replace Information
V4622022067177_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2026
Service Brakes problems in other Atlas years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Atlas | 4 | 9% |
| 2024 Atlas | 35 | 21% |
| 2023 Atlas | 15 | 11% |
| 2021 Atlas | 93 | 20% |
| 2020 Atlas | 4 | 15% |
| 2019 Atlas | 76 | 16% |
| 2018 Atlas | 74 | 16% |
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.