2018 Volkswagen Atlas Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 73about this part
- Share
- 16%of 467 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,800miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 73 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 16% of the 467 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The sunroof is leaking in my 2018 cpo vw Atlas sel. This is the 4th week since delivered. The vehicle is leaking water into the cabin, my visor lights are not working on the driver side, there is water leaking through the headline and a moldy odor is beginning to permeate the vehicle. It was noticed after 1 trip after being parked all night in steady rain fall.”
NHTSA complaint #11398176, filed 2021-02, 30,000 miles“The faulty brake boost warning continues to come on while driving even after being fixed by the dealership. The cars brakes locked up on me when I was reversing into a parking spot? Then the car turned completely off?? I had to turn the car back on and continue to park?? There was also an auto start/ stop error warning that came on while driving!!”
NHTSA complaint #11309299, filed 2020-02, 25,000 miles“Front assist with autonomous emergency braking does nothing on my car. I am not receiving any audio/video alerts, nor it's trying to slow or stop vehicle. System not working as described in the manual and advertised in the official vw video. I can't rely on the system at this point, as I know it will not slow down or stop my car as it should.”
NHTSA complaint #11173100, filed 2019-01, 900 miles“2/20/2019 at 16:19 pst - I was driving on a cloudy afternoon, approaching a railroad crossing, about 100 ft away. My Atlas' radar was tripped by something and the car slammed the brakes to avoid a crash. Except there was nothing on the road. I am glad there were no cars around me otherwise I would have been involved in a crash.”
NHTSA complaint #11181662, filed 2019-02, 30,000 miles“I forgot to add in my original complaint that when the faulty booster warning came on so did my emergency brake and I was haulted while driving and this really freaked me out as I have 4 children and the reason I purchased the car was for all the safety features and now I feel the exact opposite!”
NHTSA complaint #11309325, filed 2020-02, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11034626Jun 8, 2026Multiple campaign closures dealer communication.
- 11033527May 19, 2026Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11026185Nov 17, 2025Replace Door Lock and Cap.
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 21% |
| 2025 | 12 | 24% |
| 2024 | 32 | 18% |
| 2023 | 26 | 18% |
| 2022 | 27 | 15% |
| 2021 | 79 | 16% |
| 2020 | 5 | 19% |
| 2019 | 62 | 13% |
| 2018 | 73 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
111 complaintsAir bags
100 complaintsEngine
100 complaintsBrakes
75 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsForward collision avoidance
31 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsSeats
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 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.
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