Volkswagen Atlas Forward Collision Avoidance Problems
Owners have filed 241 complaints with NHTSA about forward collision avoidance problems on the Volkswagen Atlas across 9 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (72). The words owners use most often: “parking brake” (10% of reports).
- 241forward collision avoidance complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Parking brake: mentioned in 23 of 241 complaints (10%)
- Adaptive cruise: mentioned in 22 of 241 complaints (9%)
- Emergency braking: mentioned in 22 of 241 complaints (9%)
- Front assist: mentioned in 15 of 241 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do forward collision avoidance problems happen?
Based on 25 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 241 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 6 an injury.
Volkswagen Atlas forward collision avoidance complaints by model year
| Model year | Forward Collision Avoidance complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Atlas | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2025 Atlas | 6 | 12% | — |
| 2024 Atlas | 27 | 16% | — |
| 2023 Atlas | 9 | 7% | — |
| 2022 Atlas | 20 | 11% | 16,800 |
| 2021 Atlas | 68 | 14% | 11,300 |
| 2020 Atlas | 7 | 26% | — |
| 2019 Atlas | 72 | 15% | 13,000 |
| 2018 Atlas | 31 | 7% | 57,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists forward collision avoidance for the Volkswagen Atlas. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2023 VW Atlas Cross Sport SEL AWD, about 57,500 miles. Available for inspection. Oct 3, 2026: infotainment screen would not turn on. A soft reboot, a multi-hour shutdown with the car locked did not fix it. The unit is stuck in a reboot loop ("Starting navigation" then fails, repeating). By about…
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…
The infotainment module in my vehicle that I purchased in March 2026 has completely gone out and was deemed faulty by two different Volkswagen dealerships. Because of this amenity no longer working, I do not have access to a backup camera, the SOS feature, safety sensors, navigation, control to the…
Software update for the vehicle. Since we have completed the update we have had issues with the Radio unit flashing in and out intermittenly and finally the unit went black and will not work at all. This is now showing multiple fault codes including. Engine control module 1 (U105400), Brakes…
EPC light Tire light My cold air doesn't work, cruise control, heating on driver side mirror. Not sure what else. I made my first car payment in June 2026. Looks like I got a lemon vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Volkswagen Atlass have forward collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA has 241 owner complaints about forward collision avoidance for the Volkswagen Atlas. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Volkswagen Atlas forward collision avoidance?
No recall currently lists forward collision avoidance for this vehicle.
What do owners say about forward collision avoidance problems on the Volkswagen Atlas?
The most frequent phrase is “parking brake”, in 23 of 241 complaints, followed by “adaptive cruise” (22).
Other Volkswagen Atlas problems
- Electrical System problems (487)
- Air Bags problems (375)
- Engine problems (374)
- Service Brakes problems (350)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (144)
- Exterior Lighting problems (125)
- Power Train problems (114)
See all Volkswagen Atlas problems.