Air Bag Related Problems of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (93 problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (three problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Volkswagen Atlas


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

The Air Bag problem

The passenger airbag ‘off’ light remains on even when a passenger is sitting in the passenger front seat. This remains on even after I’ve taken it in for a different component for the airbag that was recalled.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. While driving less than 5 mph, the vehicle slid onto a curb, causing damage to the rear passenger side wheel. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger side curtain air bags and the front passenger side air bag erroneously deployed.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Air bag error indicator keeps going off and the passenger air bag constantly turns off and on when a front passenger is sitting in the seat. This occurs when the vehicle is in motion and stationary.   Read details...


Air Bag related problems in other Volkswagen Atlas model year vehicles:



Atlas Service Bulletins
Atlas Defect Investigations