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2019 Volkswagen Atlas Air bags Problems

Complaints
141about this part
Share
29%of 484 total for the year
Median mileage
30,250miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 141 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 29% of the 484 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,250 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Air bag error light showed up when I turned on my car, under 3,000 miles on car car was driven the night before and driver reported air bag error light flashing and then remained steady on.”

NHTSA complaint #11191049, filed 2019-03, 2,585 miles

“Purchased a 2019 Atlas se4motion. The air bag light went on immediately after purchasing the car. The SUV had 40000 miles on it. This was on a saturday 12.19. Brought car to dealer on 12.21, vw said it was a modular problem. Car was fixed a week later but than air bags activated. The car was fixed again , problem was water built up in control module. I was told there was twisted tube. Need new modular and A/C drain. This was done and I picked up car and air bag light wento off again. Car is still in the shop. This seems similar to 2018 issues with airbag. I have notified vw corporate.”

NHTSA complaint #11388198, filed 2021-01, 40,000 miles

“Struck a large pothole with driver's side front wheel while traveling 15mph on a roundabout which apparently caused the side airbags to deploy. No body damage and no appearance of suspension damage. Tire and wheel remained intact, drove straight to dealership for closer look/explanation as to why all side airbags deployed.”

NHTSA complaint #11309490, filed 2020-02, 3,000 miles

“I have an error for my passenger airbag sensor, it is the same error that is present on current recalled Atlas models from the same year that I have, however; my vin is included. I would like some type of solution from the manufacturer to resolve this issue due to the current status and frequency of this issue on 2019 Atlas models”

NHTSA complaint #11633775, filed 2025-01

“Recall 23V215 has been open for a year with no remedy in sight. The vehicle's front passenger seat is critical to transporting my family from place to place as our other vehicle does not fit our entire family. We are forced to unsafely operate our VW Atlas on occasion, significantly increasing risk of a family member being harmed in a collision scenario.”

NHTSA complaint #11579502, filed 2024-03

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202485%
20232215%
20223016%
20216614%
2020830%
201914129%
201810021%

Other parts of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

Brakes
79 complaintsElectrical system
76 complaintsForward collision avoidance
73 complaintsOther or unknown
62 complaintsEngine
60 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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