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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

108Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
11Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
5Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags23 complaints

23 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V892000, 22V152000, 23V215000, 24V464000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V712000, 21V026000.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V504000.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V702000, 22V815000.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V505000.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

20V504000Reported August 26, 2020 - 11 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 11 vehicles across all affected models.

20V505000Reported August 26, 2020 - 5,376 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 5,376 vehicles across all affected models.

20V702000Reported November 13, 2020 - 760 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 760 vehicles across all affected models.

20V712000Reported November 17, 2020 - 776 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 776 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
21V026000Reported January 27, 2021 - 10,303 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 10,303 vehicles across all affected models.

21V892000Reported November 17, 2021 - 54,429 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 54,429 vehicles across all affected models.

22V086000Reported February 16, 2022 - 3,648 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 3,648 vehicles across all affected models.

22V152000Reported March 28, 2022 - 222,892 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 222,892 vehicles across all affected models.

22V815000Reported October 31, 2022 - 296,044 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 296,044 vehicles across all affected models.

23V215000Reported March 29, 2023 - 143,053 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 143,053 vehicles across all affected models.

24V464000Reported June 20, 2024 - 271,330 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 271,330 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE21008Opened March 29, 2021 - Closed October 3, 2022

Fuel Injector Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE21008Opened March 29, 2021 - Closed October 3, 2022

Fuel Injector Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20209
202110
202225
20238
202423
202514
202619
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.