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 (92 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

I am reporting a failure by Volkswagen group of America to provide a safe and timely remedy for safety recall 23v-215. Per the manufacturer's notice, the front passenger seat is unsafe for use until repaired.   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 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 45 mph, she had hit a storm drain on the side of the road which caused all side curtain and passenger air bags to deploy.   Read details...


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



Atlas Service Bulletins
Atlas Defect Investigations