2018 Volkswagen Atlas fuel system problems
35 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 39,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Engine turns off while running. Display says to turn on engine manually. The problem is that if you are in a highway you have to stop an push the brake and then the start button. It happened in acity street. This is the fifth time it goes to the dealer to solve this problem.
Needs new catalytic converter. Needs excessive gas. Told to just keep driving until back ordered catalytic converter comes in. I don't feel like it's safe to drive especially with my children. Check engine light came on. Researching the problem and VW definitely has a problem and has not voluntarily recalled the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
- Electrical system 111 complaints
- Engine 103 complaints
- Air bags 100 complaints
- Brakes 75 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 36 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Seats 17 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints