2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2% of the 165 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Electric problem / water likings inside the passenger floor. This has affected the rear cámara and touch screen of my vehicle. It suddenly stoped working when backing out. I almost ran over someone. Screen when black. I notice water in passenger side floor and Momentum Volkswagen on Richmond here in houston wants to change me too much money just to inspect the car when they clearly know these cars have that problem. They refused to fix the problem. Now the water on the floor caused my rear cámara and touch screen not to work. Having electrical problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11516779, filed 2023-04“After getting a car wash the screen blacked out for around 24 hours. During that the backup camera did not work, the charging ports in the middle did not work, and I was unable to listen to the radio. Also, fluid keeps leaking in moderate puddles even when the air is not on.”
NHTSA complaint #11433818, filed 2021-09Related recalls
- 20V716000Nov 18, 2020Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon…Covers: Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2021, Atlas 2021, Tiguan 2021 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11008866Sep 26, 2024Inspecting sensors for damage
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
54 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsForward collision avoidance
28 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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.
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