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2022 Volkswagen Atlas Air bags Problems

Complaints
30about this part
Share
16%of 185 total for the year
Median mileage
48,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the air bags of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, 16% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 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.

“Error: Airbag and the passenger airbag isn’t working. There is a recall for the atlas but my vin isn’t in there. No recall for the brakes but they are in a class action lawsuit and they are squeeling, vibrate and feel like they won’t stop. Dealership claims nothing wrong. But my car I traded in didn’t feel like this. Vw need to take action before accidents happen.”

NHTSA complaint #11671471, filed 2025-07

“This vehicle is part of the 69PZ recall. The manufacturer has still not come up with a remedy for my vehicle. It has been close to four months, and I am not able to have anyone use the passenger seat because of this. The company is unwilling to offer any solutions. My passenger airbag light turns on and off and the check engine light is on and the dealership did not fix it.”

NHTSA complaint #11617828, filed 2024-10

“I contacted VW several times about the faulty airbag sensor/electrical system not working. Was told parts not available. If I’m to get into a crash with a passenger. They will be severally injured due to this part not being available. Recall #24V464 Action Code #69PZ”

NHTSA complaint #11613097, filed 2024-09

“The PODs system is still hasn't been repaired since the recall was announced in June. I was told a fix was coming in August, but to no avail. I haven't been able to have someone in the passenger seat of the car since the recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11629594, filed 2024-12

“Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am writing to formally express my concern about the ongoing recall on my 2024 Volkswagen Atlas due to a faulty airbag issue. This recall, which I was notified of in June 2024, has yet to be resolved, and Volkswagen has not provided any timeline for a fix. This unresolved issue is significantly impacting my family’s safety and quality of life. As this is our only vehicle, we rely on it daily to transport our children to school and ourselves to work. …”

NHTSA complaint #11625871, filed 2024-11

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas

Brakes
50 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsForward collision avoidance
20 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 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