Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
On multiple occasions while using Apple CarPlay with navigation mapping active on my phone, the infotainment/display screen abruptly shuts off and fails to reconnect entirely until I come to a complete stop and open the driver-side door. This glitch is not merely an inconvenience; it presents a severe safety hazard. Recently, this exact failure occurred while I was navigating through complex multiple intersections, causing me to lose all display guidance and nearly resulting in a serious accident.
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ISSUE WITH CORRECT FITTING OF MANUFACTURER STANDARD DRIVERS SEAT SEATBELT. BELT COMES ACROSS MY NECK NOT MATTER WHAT POSITION THE SEAT OR BELT IS IN. THIS IS A SERIOUS CONCERN FOR SAFETY SHOULD AN ACCIDENT OCCUR, MY NECK COULD LITERALLY SNAP. NOT TO MENTION IT IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. THE DEALER HAS NO RESOLUTION. THE MANUFACTURER MUST ADDRESS THIS ISSUE FOR ME AND OTHER DRIVERS, AS A LAWSUIT WILL LIKELY ENSUE FOR DAMAGES OR DEATH.
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The contact owns a 2026 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the center display went black, rebooted, and then displayed that several safety features were disabled. The contact stated that several messages flashed quickly, and the Exit System Warning message was also displayed. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the issue, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
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The contact owns a 2026 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds and making a right turn, with the child in the booster seat in the second-row middle bench seat, the seat closed unexpectedly. The contact’s daughter sustained injuries to the nose and facial bruising on the left cheek. Medical attention was not sought.
I purchased my 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line new on XXX. About one week later, it developed an abnormal braking noise/condition. The dealer kept it several days but could not duplicate the problem. I returned a second time for the same issue and was again told no problem was found. On a third visit, I brought the vehicle in while the problem was occurring. Multiple technicians, including the master technician, heard/observed the condition but could not identify the cause. The dealer replaced the brake pads and rotors, although I expressed concern that an underlying braking-system component was causing the problem. The braking noise later returned. The vehicle subsequently developed recurring collision-sensor warnings, driver-assistance errors, and electronic/key-fob communication problems requiring additional dealer visits and extended periods in loaner vehicles. Most recently, while driving south on [XXX] from the [XXX] area at highway speed, the collision-avoidance/driver-assistance system malfunctioned. The vehicle unexpectedly applied the brakes/decelerated when no apparent collision hazard or obstruction was present. At the same time, road-sign recognition was displaying incorrect speed information, including 25 mph while on the interstate. The adaptive/driver-assisted cruise system responded to incorrect information by reducing/attempting to reduce vehicle speed. I attempted to disengage/override the driver-assistance system and experienced difficulty doing so while trying to maintain safe control in highway traffic. Collision/driver-assistance warnings and errors appeared on the instrument cluster. I have photos and videos documenting the warnings and system behavior. The vehicle was returned to the Volkswagen dealer following this incident and is again out of service while I am in a dealer-provided loaner. The recurring braking and ADAS problems remain a serious safety concern. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
No injuries · No fire · No crash