2022 Volkswagen Atlas brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 50 complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 17% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
My atlas forward collision system malfunctioned causing the automatic emergency braking to turn on when there was no one and nothing in front of me. I was then rear ended. Which ultimately totaled my vehicle. My car said airbag error as well. I called Volkswagen Perrysburg Ohio, to report the incident, was sent to the managers voicemail 7/16/2025. The manager never called me back.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while at a stoplight with vehicles in the front and rear, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, lunged forward, and crashed into a Chevrolet pickup truck. The brake pedal was applied but failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were reported injuries, a police report, airbag deployment, or a fire. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who was unable to service the vehicle due to parts.
Other problems reported for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas
- Engine 51 complaints
- Electrical system 44 complaints
- Air bags 30 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 26 complaints