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1V2NR2CA8JC••••••2018 Volkswagen ATLAS
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2018 Volkswagen ATLAS build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
441on the model
146builds in total
3injuries
Most reportedForward Collision Avoidance 4Electrical System 3Engine 2Service Brakes 2
What owners of this build wrote
Forward Collision AvoidanceNov 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact engaged the cruise control function, and the brakes would inadvertently engage. The contact was not able to verify the warning light that was illuminated during the…
Electrical SystemAug 2024
Engine stops occasionally while driving and the car is moving. This has occurred even with Start/Stop turned off and while the vehicle is moving on the road. This has occurred several times over the past year. Typically the car can be re-started right away, although on a couple…
Service BrakesApr 2022
My car recently started feeling like my tires or rubbing on something when I make sharp turns. Now when I brake my car feels and sounds like it is grinding on something. It started happening while on way home from a trip a couple of days ago. While I wait for service appt the…
SeatsFeb 2021
My 6-year-old son was in the middle left seat, I pulled the car out of garage and drove up to the intersection next to my home and applied gentle break. His seat came all the way in the front and his nose hit the driver seat. This is the third time it has happened that seat was…
Forward Collision AvoidanceMay 2024
While driving about 30mph the automatic forward collision braking gave a malfunction light and screen. The car had NOTHING in front of it to cause the breaking to happen and forced my car to intermittently hard break as I tried to bring it to a car safely. If I had had a car…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1V2NR2CA8JC572511 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.