2021 Volkswagen Atlas fuel system problems
42 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 5% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system traps harmful fuel vapors from the gas tank, storing them in a charcoal canister before burning them in the engine
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. In addition, the EPC engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact's wife was in traffic. The contact's wife was able to safely drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact's wife noticed a burning odor. The contact's wife exited the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
- Electrical system 151 complaints
- Brakes 98 complaints
- Engine 87 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 80 complaints
- Lighting 68 complaints
- Air bags 66 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints