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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 108 total for the year
Median mileage
134,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 1% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag, cruise control, electronic parking brake, and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the HVAC drain tube had leaked onto the air bag control module and the air bag control module and the drain tube needed to be replaced. The contact researched and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V892000 (Visibility, Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included. …”

NHTSA complaint #11755338, filed 2026-08, 134,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202528%
20241212%
202211%
202153%
202011%

Other parts of the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Electrical system
33 complaints
Other or unknown
25 complaints
Air bags
23 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
15 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Suspension
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology