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Volkswagen Atlas 2021 Lighting Problems

69 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas - 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage69 complaints

69 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

20V504000Reported August 26, 2020 - 11 vehicles potentially affected

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

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System151Brakes98Driver Assistance and Stability Systems92Engine88Unknown Or Other77Air Bags66
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.