2023 Volkswagen Atlas air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 22 complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 11% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, a vehicle was coming towards her in the opposite direction making a left turn, and she collided with another vehicle on its front passenger side. No air bags were deployed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was then towed by her insurance company. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact stated that she sustained injuries on her neck and back.
The contact owned a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated temporarily. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the automatic emergency braking system engaged, causing the vehicle to decelerate intermittently. The contact stated that while attempting to deactivate the forward collision avoidance system, the contact got distracted, causing the front passenger's side of the vehicle to crash into a utility pole.
Other problems reported for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas
- Engine 39 complaints
- Electrical system 36 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints