2019 Volkswagen Atlas Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 73about this part
- Share
- 15%of 484 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 73 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 15% of the 484 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 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.
“On numerous occasions our 2019 vw Atlas sel premium has engaged the brakes even when there are no obstacles to avoid creating a dangerous, scary and unpredictable senecio for our family and other drivers around us. The problems with the automated braking have been attributed by service advisors as software issues with 'front assist, maneuver braking, and/or remote start .”
NHTSA complaint #11377290, filed 2020-12, 5,000 miles“The car randomly does not accelerate at low speeds when changing lanes in traffic, has a screeching noise upon acceleration that vw says is a normal loud noise because its too expensive to repair all the vehicles (that's the exact words from the vw mechanic). I have a video that shows the problem with exceleareation yet vw tells me they're nothing wrong with the car. The sway bars have been replaced two times in 6 months and the problem still isn't repaired. The auto collision randomly works.”
NHTSA complaint #11375246, filed 2020-11, 6,090 miles“Vw performed an emissions recall software update on this vehicle approximately 6 months ago. Since this software update was performed the adaptive cruise control does not work after using the vehicles oem remote start. The adaptive cruise control works when not using remote start however. They have so far refused to offer a fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11386080, filed 2021-01, 6,000 miles“Driver experienced two malfunctions of adas automatic braking system during a single highway trip. With no cars ahead, the vehicle flashed the braking warning. A few minutes later in the trip, the vehicle engaged the adas automatic braking, with no vehicles ahead, and initiated a hard stop while at highway speeds. Road conditions were clear and temperatures were ~50 .”
NHTSA complaint #11378151, filed 2020-12, 20,000 miles“Car has stopped abruptly in traffic on two occasion in what should have been innocuous circumstances. First was traveling in a straight line on a slight decline and no hazards, slow moving moderate traffic (about 25 - 30 MPH), where the car was coasting (drive neither accelerating or braking) in perfect weather. Second was making a turn at a green left turn signal, probably at speed of 15 MPH; again perfect weather. Dealer response was to indicate the system was sensitive and offered to deactivate it. Second response was to recalibrate it for $400. …”
NHTSA complaint #11373804, filed 2020-11, 11,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11030842Mar 25, 2026customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).
- 11001522May 15, 2024These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement
- 11001494May 15, 2024These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement
- 10226547Nov 16, 2022ACC Calibration Process
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 7 | 14% |
| 2024 | 29 | 16% |
| 2023 | 9 | 6% |
| 2022 | 20 | 11% |
| 2021 | 69 | 14% |
| 2020 | 7 | 26% |
| 2019 | 73 | 15% |
| 2018 | 31 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
141 complaintsBrakes
79 complaintsElectrical system
76 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.
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