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2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
15%of 78 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 15% of the 78 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“I leased the vehicle on 2/2022, months later I started having braking problems. The dealer stated the brakes squeals only in the morning, but the brakes squeals throughout the day while I am driving. A water leaked was fixed, however, the carpet remains in the car and on back order, also the smell effects my pregnant wife. If we were told brakes would be squealing we wouldn't have purchased the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11497301, filed 2022-12

“We had a cylinder 3 misfire according to the check engine light code. Replaced spark plugs, coils, and now VW in Doral (Miami, FL) is telling me it is a carbon build up when the car only has 42,000 miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11682106, filed 2025-08

“Initially, my Atlas would not auto-start with the key fab. When I returned to my vehicle, the lights flashed, it gave a battery warning, then I was able to start the vehicle. However, several lights on the dashboard cycled through, radio/center console was non-responsive, and I could not get my car to park. Eventually, I had to use the emergency break to park it. We jumped the vehicle and it did start again. However, very shortly thereafter it lit on fire and there were visible flames under the hood. We called the fire department, put the fire out with water and an extinguisher. …”

NHTSA complaint #11693281, filed 2025-10

“Just bought the vehicle within the first day the radio systems turned off and cannot turn on again after 8 turn on the vehicle it affects all the safety systems because it's all connected to the radio. Vehicle was taken back to dealership which was reprogrammed and given back after one day it began again and now it's back at the dealership. They are saying they're going to put a brand new video but it's back on it and that I could still use my vehicle even though radio is not working correctly connecting to all the safety components. …”

NHTSA complaint #11456897, filed 2022-03

“Rear camera, back over prevention system malfunction. Rearview camera image does not display, fails to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.” This happened after the PODS repair was made. Local VW dealer is requiring a diagnostic fee though the problem started immediately after it was serviced.”

NHTSA complaint #11717344, filed 2026-02

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025832%
20242323%
2023420%
20221215%
20212515%
20202523%

Other parts of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Brakes
23 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Engine
20 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
11 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission 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.

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