2018 Volkswagen Atlas Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 467 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 0% of the 467 complaints for this model year. 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.
“2018 Volkswagen Atlas. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle being unresponsive. Consumer states that vehicle has had several issues since purchasing it. On 05/07/18 , while driving 55 MPH, vehicle became unresponsive. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Vehicle was repaired. On 02/21/19 the vehicle's remote start stopped working and the coolant light came on. Vehicle was taken to dealer and the cylinder head and catalyst were replaced. On 05/30/19 the A/C unit would not blow out cold air and vibrated when turned on. The A/C blower motor was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11317396, filed 2020-03Related recalls
- 22V086000Feb 16, 2022Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side…Covers: Volkswagen Atlas 2018–2021, Atlas Cross Sport 2020–2021
Related service bulletins
- 10249690Jan 26, 2024Multiples campaign closures: 37L3, 37L7, 96D6, 51G4, 60D8, 06A2, 19O6, 40M3 and 97AM.
- 10249135Jan 9, 2024This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10247536Dec 18, 2023To ensure that the customer is familiar with the various Driver Assist systems and the system limitations via the owners manual and videos available at knowyourvw.com.
- 10247175Dec 1, 2023This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10245607Nov 22, 2023VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10244591Oct 31, 20233G Sunset Update
- 10243299Sep 28, 2023VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10242897Sep 7, 2023Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
- 10242894Sep 5, 2023Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 10241198Aug 3, 2023Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
111 complaintsAir bags
100 complaintsEngine
100 complaintsBrakes
75 complaintsOther or unknown
73 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsForward collision avoidance
31 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsSeats
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
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