2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 31%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,922miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 31% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,922 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving vehicle upon coming to a completed stop, various fault messages are displayed 'electronic brake error/driver contact switch error, start/stop error'. The car detects that the door is open even though it is completely closed which causes parking break to activate immobilizing the vehicle ; the start/stop system then activates turning off the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11383956, filed 2020-12, 7,655 miles“Upon vehicle start, vehicle provided several warnings: 'driver door contact switch, electronic parking brake fault, airbag error', and several others. The driver and driver-rear passenger windows rolled down about two inches, security light was blinking, drivers door would not lock. While driving on city street, the parking brake would engage at low speed (1-2 MPH), and when stopped, while in gear (drive).”
NHTSA complaint #11403076, filed 2021-03, 6,000 miles“While driving at approximately 10-15mph the engine shut off and was forced to come to a stop and restart the engine. The error read Engine start/stop error, manually restart engine. I have been reading that this is a known issue by Volkswagon but they are not addressing. Luckily my car was just going onto an offramp when the engine shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #11534606, filed 2023-07“When driving the car the GPS looses its location making it impossible to proceed to a planned destination. It causes you to try to fix the issue while driving and locating a place to pull off the road. It has taken me to places were I did not want to go. The dealer can’t fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11579757, filed 2024-03“Having issues with the vehicle Power Train, Steering, Steering wheel locked, Suspension, Blind Spot Warning, Parking Collision, Automatic Emergency Braking are just a few I can remember. After all these dashboard lights started flickering the truck wouldn't turn back on leaving me stranded at least 3 times. I have called the local Volkswagen dealership since my lease is up in a few weeks and they will not take the truck if it isn't running. They advise to have it towed to the dealership to diagnose and give an estimate of the cost to get this fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11639317, filed 2025-01Related service bulletins
- 11035772Jul 15, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11030829Mar 6, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct…
- 11028490Jan 6, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a…
- 11027254Dec 8, 2025Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw.
- 11026186Nov 20, 2025A "How To" activate Car Net® 2.0 - Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit -J949-Vehicle is Offline (Not Connected)
- 11020323Jun 11, 2025Remote Key Battery Replacement
- 11012470Dec 6, 2024Internal Moisture Accumulation
- 11010025Oct 16, 2024Green Light Does Not Illuminate
- 11010030Oct 10, 2024Volkswagen is extending warranty coverage for the Front Door Wiring Harnesses on certain 2019-2023 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles identified by the U70 Warranty Key for 5…
- 11010017Oct 10, 2024This Supporting FAQ is for the Atlas Front Door Wiring Harness Class Action Settlement for vehicles identified by U70 Warranty Key.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
25 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsForward collision avoidance
15 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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