Model Year Problem Record

Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

165Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

14Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

16Complaints 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.

Electrical System54

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems38

Air Bags37

Brakes36

Engine35

Unknown Or Other25

Lighting18

Fuel and Propulsion System17

Vehicle Speed Control3

Seats2

Wheels1

Tires1

Latches, Locks and Linkages1

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. 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 System54 complaints

54 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V616000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems38 complaints

38 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V716000.

Air Bags37 complaints

37 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V892000, 22V152000, 24V464000.

Brakes36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V245000.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

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

Power Train3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V132000, 21V812000.

Tires1 complaints

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

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 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.

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

20V716000Reported November 18, 2020 - 32,048 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 32,048 vehicles across all affected models.

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.

21V132000Reported March 3, 2021 - 128 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 128 vehicles across all affected models.

21V616000Reported August 6, 2021 - 33 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 33 vehicles across all affected models.

21V812000Reported October 15, 2021 - 30 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 30 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.

22V245000Reported April 13, 2022 - 1,382 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 13, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 1,382 vehicles across all affected models.

22V514000Reported July 20, 2022 - 43,091 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 43,091 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.

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.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20219

202266

202315

202430

202522

202623

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 November 1, 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.