Volkswagen ATLAS CROSS SPORT brakes problems
145 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
468 owner complaints analyzed
30 distinct recall campaigns
13,974 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 57 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
145 of 468 complaints match this topic (31.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11352958 · 2020-09-03 (September 3, 2020)
OUR ATLAS WILL RANDOMLY SLAM ON ITS BRAKES AS IF AVOIDING A COLLISION ON AN EMPTY ROAD. THE LANE ASSIST WILL ALSO STEER YOU TOWARDS OBSTACLES (LIKE CONSTRUCTION BARRELS) AND FIGHT AS YOUR TRY TO CORRECT ITS ERROR. ISSUES HAVE ALL OCCURRED WHILE IN MOTION TRAVELING DOWN A 2 OR 4 LANE ROAD.
Owner-reported narrative. 250 miles reported. Look up ODI 11352958 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11383956 · 2020-12-17 (December 17, 2020)
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE UPON COMING TO A COMPLETED STOP, VARIOUS FAULT MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED 'ELECTRONIC BRAKE ERROR/DRIVER CONTACT SWITCH ERROR, START/STOP ERROR'. THE CAR DETECTS THAT THE DOOR IS OPEN EVEN THOUGH IT IS COMPLETELY CLOSED WHICH CAUSES PARKING BREAK TO ACTIVATE IMMOBILIZING THE VEHICLE ; THE START/STOP SYSTEM THEN ACTIVATES TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THIS MAKES PERFORMING ANY LOW SPEED MANEUVER EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS AS YOU MUST FIRST FIND THEN PRESS THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BREAKING BUTTON/TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BREAK AND W…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,655 miles reported. Look up ODI 11383956 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11403076 · 2021-03-15 (March 15, 2021)
UPON VEHICLE START, VEHICLE PROVIDED SEVERAL WARNINGS: 'DRIVER DOOR CONTACT SWITCH, ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE FAULT, AIRBAG ERROR', AND SEVERAL OTHERS. THE DRIVER AND DRIVER-REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ABOUT TWO INCHES, SECURITY LIGHT WAS BLINKING, DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD ENGAGE AT LOW SPEED (1-2 MPH), AND WHEN STOPPED, WHILE IN GEAR (DRIVE).
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11403076 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11443221 · 2021-12-09 (December 9, 2021)
Multiple errors when starting car including windows on drivers side roll down randomly, cruise control does not work, when I step on brakes it throws the emergency brake on and jerks the forward causing everyone in car to jerk forward. Dealership states drivers side wire harness problem but had it replaced 3/2021 and now same exact problem 12/2021
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11443221 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11445310 · 2021-12-28 (December 28, 2021)
The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated while driving at low speeds, the emergency brake engaged independently. The contact also stated that the front driver’s side door failed to lock. The contact stated that the warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing an unknown chip to be replaced and a wiring failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was appr…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11445310 at NHTSA ↗