2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 15%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 15% of the 165 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hello, My car has a musty smell inside the cabin. I have tried all the recommendations, such as changing the cabin filter, running the AC, and using disinfectant sprays, and the odor does not disappear. I have allergies, and when I drive my car, it feels like I can't breathe. I do not have the means at the moment to change cars.”
NHTSA complaint #11648048, filed 2025-03“My vehicle turned off/stalled while driving. I had to throw on my hazards, stomp on the very hard break and turn the car on and off again. Very dangerous for me and other drivers. I see a lot of other customers with the same exact problem for the same model of vehicle. Definitely some type of recall that needs to be addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #11651510, filed 2025-03“Hood Release Cable. The hood release cable, which runs from the release lever inside the car to the latch under the hood, broke. I can't open my car hood. I've been looking online and it seems that this is a common issue and very expensive to repair and Volkswagen is the only onewiths the proper tools to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11648046, filed 2025-03“I have not the slightest idea what is going on with the vehicle that I just bought on June 25th 2026. I have a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas crossover and the car stopped on me three times today. And when I arrived in my garage it said that the engine was hot. I will be taking it to the dealership tomorrow.”
NHTSA complaint #11751935, filed 2026-07“My vehicuel vibrate at low speed or hight speed, speed does not descrimita, the steering wheel vibrate in a very strange way, when the car hit a bump, at any speed, it vibrate like a motor, for a short period of time, and them it goes back to normal, until agiang I hit a bump”
NHTSA complaint #11694382, filed 2025-10Related service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11035763Jul 20, 2026MIB3 Recovery Solution
- 11035765Jul 14, 2026Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process
- 11035764Jul 6, 2026Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process
- 11034611Jun 15, 2026This OTA update addresses a potential issue with special characters being broadcast over HD radio.
- 11034610Jun 15, 2026Your vehicle is currently eligible for the 91UB software update designed to:
- 11034623Jun 1, 2026Emergency Call Module - J949- replacement part must be programmed to latest software.
- 11033527May 19, 2026Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
54 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsForward collision avoidance
28 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 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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