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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2% of the 165 complaints for this model year.

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.

“My car’s door harness defect was a terrible safety issue!! I was merging onto a major 3-lane highway in New Jersey with my 3 children in the car, when my vehicle suddenly shut off, and the emergency brake came on! I could have easily been seriously rear-ended with my family in the backseat. A huge accident would have been the result. This frightening experience plays over in my mind every time I drive my car. It has given me nightmares ever since; I presently have no confidence in this vehicle, & rightly so. …”

NHTSA complaint #11457326, filed 2022-03

“driving at low speed in parking lot, alarms sounded, engine and hazard lights came on and then driver's side windows rolled down partially. a few seconds later, the emergency brake automatically engaged, stopping the vehicle. i was able to disengage the emergency brake and continue driving, but dashboard lights remained on. very scary.”

NHTSA complaint #11458507, filed 2022-03

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The throttle and engine. Car is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle will lose ability to accelerate when crossing busy intersections or traveling on highways, resulting in the car slowing down significantly and not allowing me to accelerate out of the way of vehicles. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? …”

NHTSA complaint #11682812, filed 2025-08

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202514%
202466%
202315%
202211%
202132%
202066%

Other parts of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Electrical system
54 complaints
Air bags
37 complaints
Brakes
36 complaints
Engine
33 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
28 complaints
Other or unknown
25 complaints
Exterior lighting
18 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Suspension
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.

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