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2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Air bags Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
14%of 78 total for the year
Median mileage
35,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 14% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.

“There is a recall on my airbags in my vehicle. Volkswagen dealership states they do not have the remedy to this issue currently and do not know when it will be available. They also would not offer a rental car for the safety risk. This is putting my life and any other passengers at a high safety risk!”

NHTSA complaint #11614287, filed 2024-09

“My airbag warning light keeps randomly coming on and off. My breaks are making a constant grinding and screeching noise that alternate on the driver and passenger side randomly and at times fail to break properly. The dealer has stated that nothing is wrong with my breaks or rotors”

NHTSA complaint #11547502, filed 2023-09

“The passenger airbag off-light stays illuminated on the center console even with a passenger. I just took a road trip to Florida, where I drove, and my brother drove. One of us was always in the passenger seat. We are each 250 lb. The passenger airbag off light remained illuminated throughout as well as in any short trips while we we down there. and the airbag warning lights on the dash the yellow light or orange light would illuminate and beep periodically throughout the entire trip.”

NHTSA complaint #11773728, filed 2026-10

“I have not been able to use my front seat for over 6 months now due to a recall that has no remedy. I am a family of 5 that is not able to take the complete family ina car ride due to airbag recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11624076, filed 2024-11

“This vehicle DOES has a recall listed for the door harness. I have been trying, unsuccessfully, to get a return call from my dealship since NOVEMBER. I literally leave a message (after physically talking to someone) and NO ONE calls me back. The passenger front door is misaligned and does not close properly, the electronics go crazy and sensors randomly go off. I took the vehicle in one week after purchase regarding the above and was told they needed to get approved to get my car in and get me a loaner. …”

NHTSA complaint #11458159, filed 2022-03

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202455%
2023525%
20221114%
20213722%
20202321%

Other parts of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Brakes
23 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 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