2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 1% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption. The vehicle was taken to the vehicle, where coolant was added to the vehicle; however, the low coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the cooling system was replaced. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal coolant odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11628902, filed 2024-12, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal burning odor detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer four times, who stated that it was normal. The manager informed her the cabin wall was thin. A pressure test was performed but there was no indication of a leak or burning odor. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The contact stated that the vehicle was causing her breathing problems and medical attention was provided. …”
NHTSA complaint #11520283, filed 2023-05Related service bulletins
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- 10247541Dec 12, 2023This Document announces the policy for the Engine Control Module Software Update Limited Warranty extension.
- 10247539Dec 12, 2023Remote Engine Start and/or Lock/Unlock does not work with "myVW" smart phone app.
- 10247533Dec 11, 2023Update Program for engine/motor control module -J623- due to cold start misfire DTC's detected.
- 10245607Nov 22, 2023VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10244526Oct 18, 2023Update Programming in Engine/Motor Control Module, DTC P054A
- 10242898Sep 5, 2023Flushing an R1234YF A/C circuit using a flush machine
- 10241177Aug 21, 2023Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- 10239653Jul 10, 2023Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Engine cooling: 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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