Tl* the contact owns a 2018 volkswagen atlas. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact stated that there was an abnormal sweet and musty odor emerging from the vehicle. the contact and occupants sustained headaches and nausea due to the odor. medical attention was not received. the vehicle was towed to winn volkswagen (39695 balentine dr, newark, ca 94560, (510) 344-2013) where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant leak and an engine replacement was needed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 190150480. no further assistance was ...
On many occasions, the automatic braking system and blind spot detection systems have engaged at inappropriate times. most recently, the automatic braking system engaged when safely merging with proper signaling from the right lane, which was ending, to the next to the left lane when the only vehicle in the vicinity was fully in the left turn lane. there was enough space between our vehicle and the vehicle behind to avoid a rear end collision but the hard braking was unnecessary and could have caused damage or more serious injuries than those sustained by the driver and passenger caused by ...
Sunroof glass exploded for no apparent reason.
Overall the worst problem with Volkswagen Atlas relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Atlas years that are prone to issues with these components.