2025 Volkswagen Atlas Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas, 6% of the 51 complaints for this model year.
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.
“This morning I noticed a five inch crack in my windshield. I have not hit anything or had road debris come up and hit the windshield. I live in Spokane WA where there is a lot of freeze and thaw. My son has the same vehicle and his windshield cracked in the same spot. Going online to the vw atlas forum and this seems to be a common issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11708913, filed 2026-01“The windshield has a cracking and/or popping sound in cold temperatures. The car was 2 weeks old with less than 1709 miles on it in 12/2025. Took back to dealership for service check. They confirmed the sound, but verified the windshield was safe and properly installed. They made sure seals were in all proper places on the windshield. The dealership stated all new cars make these types of sounds in cold weather. The vehicle now has 4250 miles and in cold temperatures still makes these same sounds. There currently are no cracks anywhere on windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #11713509, filed 2026-01Related service bulletins
- 11035769Jul 7, 2026Replace the steering column switch for Ghost (mystery) activation.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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