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2018 Volkswagen Atlas Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 467 total for the year
Median mileage
17,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 0% of the 467 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while, pulling out of the driveway traveling approximately 5 mph the second-row seat sprung forward, with a child utilizing a car seat. The latch was down. The occupant in the car seat struck her head on the passenger seat and medical attention was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate mileage was 17,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11438175, filed 2021-10, 17,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202120%
201910%
201810%

Other parts of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

Electrical system
111 complaints
Air bags
100 complaints
Engine
100 complaints
Brakes
75 complaints
Other or unknown
73 complaints
Fuel system
35 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
31 complaints
Steering
27 complaints
Seats
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Exterior lighting
14 complaints
Seat belts
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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