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TiresPart report

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Tires Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 482 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, 1% of the 482 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“Continental cross contact LX Sport 255x50x20 has a large bulge/bubble approx 21/2” from the letter T on Contact on the sidewall. This tire has had issues since new with losing air pressure. The drivers side rear has had same issue with losing pressure. It has a bulge in same spot on tire sidewall.”

NHTSA complaint #11449480, filed 2022-01

“Tire: Continental CrossContact LX Sport 255/50 R20 105T Incident Description: While traveling about 65mph, in the center lane of I-40, under clear weather conditions, the vehicle, a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium, experienced a sudden and catastrophic failure of the left rear tire. No object or pothole was hit in the road. The failure was characterized by a loud noise, an immediate deceleration of the vehicle, and significant vibrations. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11619630, filed 2024-10

Related recalls

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202617%
202512%
202131%
201941%
201820%

Other parts of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

Electrical system
149 complaints
Brakes
98 complaints
Engine
86 complaints
Other or unknown
79 complaints
Exterior lighting
70 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
69 complaints
Air bags
66 complaints
Fuel system
42 complaints
Body and structure
22 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Steering
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 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