2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%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 2 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 3% of the 78 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.
“Vehicle shimmies/shakes when braking of speeds over 50 mph. It is currently at the VW service center and was informed the Electro-Mechanical Steering gear needs to be replaced. The repair tech also said that he wasn't sure when the part would be in and he has a few others on backorder for repair as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11719073, filed 2026-02“While driving on the highway, going approximately 70 mph, a red Steering Malfunction light lit up on the dash and beeped loudly. The steering wheel almost immediately locked up and would not turn left or right. It took pulling hard in one direction to get in over three lanes and onto the shoulder. After attempting to turn off and turn the vehicle back on, the light remained and the beeping would occur a few times before stopping. The vehicle had to be towed from its location. …”
NHTSA complaint #11468425, filed 2022-06Related service bulletins
- 11036875Aug 11, 2026Warranty Alignment Worksheet
- 11028492Jan 20, 2026Assessment of Damage to steering wheel leather
- 11018934May 22, 2025Using Alignment Sheet Submission Form
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
23 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine cooling
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.
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