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2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Brakes Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
9%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
25,634miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 9% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,634 miles. 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.

“Three time while in reverse the car suddenly stops and makes loud noise. I am very concerned because this car was recently purchased and I am afraid to drive on the highway. I am contacting the dealership today about this issue today”

NHTSA complaint #11541367, filed 2023-08

“The info center becomes unreadable therefore, if you use the back up camera, you cannot see clearly the objects behind your car. Volkswagen does not have a fix on this. They just recommend for now doing a hard reset on the info center. This is a concern of mine because it is a safety hazard when I try to use reverse I have to rely on mirrors and otherwise I have blind spots that I cannot see whereas when using the backup camera, I have full visibility of what’s behind my vehicle. Secondly, the brakes make an unusual noise. …”

NHTSA complaint #11628739, filed 2024-12

“Multiple occasions the start/stop malfunction has turned on. The brakes grind and screech horribly and I’ll get breaking malfunction warning. It has been checked by vw and they state that the brakes are fine and they’ve had several come in with same issue but there’s no recall that has been issued. They stated it is the material that was used to manufacture brake parts that cause this problem. It worries me one day they will give out. Also the error drive system has come on and it feels I lose power. I stop car and sometimes that helps as I restart. …”

NHTSA complaint #11632579, filed 2024-12

“1. Brake system grinding noise - every time the brakes are applied the front brakes makes a terrible grinding noise, I notice that the vehicle does not break properly. This problem clears can cause a dangerous situation to my family or others. Vehicle been inspected by VW Flagship Bayamon and they respond that is a normal situation cause by humidity. 2. Fault electrical problem the AutoStart won't work properly Manual works only 25% of the time, this cause a lot of waste and spending on gas, was inspected by the dealer and response was that there's only false codes in the PCM memory. 3. …”

NHTSA complaint #11657205, filed 2025-04

“Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am writing to express my frustration with the ongoing issues with my Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Despite repeated repair efforts, the situation has become unsustainable. As a one-car household, visiting the dealership multiple times a month is both financially and personally stressful. While the service department has been excellent in trying to address the problems, the recurring issues are straining my relationship with the dealership. I need a reliable vehicle, especially given the $19,000 down payment we cannot afford to lose. …”

NHTSA complaint #11617392, filed 2024-10

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202514%
202499%
2023315%
20222329%
20213622%
20201817%

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
Lane departure
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Air bags
5 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