2019 Volkswagen Atlas Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 484 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 1% of the 484 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,400 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.
“I bought my new vw Atlas in december of 2019. When I bought it, I noticed a rubbing/squeaking noise when I turned the steering wheel but was told that was normal for a new vehicles. So, I let it go, then came to realize it continued to get worse and louder over time. So at my 10,000 mile check, they told me it was the steering rack that needed to be replaced asap but that it was on back order and could take a couple of weeks for the part to come in. I was told this was not a common issue. So I waited 3-4 weeks, and the part finally came in. …”
NHTSA complaint #11365258, filed 2020-10, 15,000 miles“The car is 6 months old. We have 5 documented cases of the vehicle stopping/braking on it's own for no reason. The dealer and vw corporate do not have a fix and suggested we keep driving it to get more documented occurrences. The vehicle poses an extreme safety risk at this time due to faulty braking assist mechanisms. 2 of the 5 occurrences involved it throwing the parking brake on by itself and the other 3 were drastic slow downs with nothing around. All incidents reports are attached and are exactly what was turned into the dealer and vw corporate.”
NHTSA complaint #11246080, filed 2019-08, 11,000 miles“Car disengaged adaptive cruise control and emergency braked suddenly ( slammed on the brakes ), while dashboard lights flashed warnings of front end impact and disengagement of acc and all assistance systems. The car was traveling 68mph on a straight line, flat bridge over water. Other cars were to the side and rear of the vehicle, but no front end collision was possible at the time. Dealership claims this is a radar issue that every car has. Extremely dangerous!”
NHTSA complaint #11353353, filed 2020-09, 5,800 miles“1) radar auto-brake: when parallel parking and backing ( going in reverse ) parallel to the curb, at maybe 2 MPH and 10 inches from curb, I got yellow stop, stop !!!!!!! Message followed by sensation of hitting an object and being thrown into the seat. Only there was no object. Ran out of a car, nothing and nobody there, at least for 50 yards. An auto-brake engaged. That is really broken. Interference caused it to do that ? Overheated computer in 90 degree sun ? …”
NHTSA complaint #11228874, filed 2019-07, 1,500 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
141 complaintsBrakes
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 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.
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