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2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Air bags Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
800miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 5% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.

“I am submitting this updated complaint regarding ongoing issues with Safety Recall 69PZ (Passenger Occupant Detection System) on my 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Despite multiple repair attempts at Gossett Volkswagen in Memphis, TN, the recall remains incomplete, and the vehicle now exhibits additional safety‑system failures that began immediately after dealership service. I purchased the vehicle from Gossett Volkswagen and have had all warranty and recall work performed exclusively at this dealership. The first recall attempt occurred on April 20, 2026. …”

NHTSA complaint #11739489, filed 2026-05

“I purchased my 2024 Atlas Cross Sport back in March of 2024. Within the first two weeks, the 5F module that controls the entire infotainment screen went out. They completely replaced the module. Since then, I have had it in the dealership several times due to the screen completely blacking out. We are unable to see any air conditioning controls(like defrost), backup camera, or vehicle information. We have went back and forth several times about whats causing it. First there was a recall that a software update was suposed to fix. We had in in and they applied the update. …”

NHTSA complaint #11691692, filed 2025-10

“The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V464000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated there were audible chimes and alarms sounding during the failure. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 800. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11607109, filed 2024-08, 800 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Electrical system
35 complaints
Other or unknown
23 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
19 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Lane departure
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Steering
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 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