Six problems related to coolant leaking have been reported for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas based on all problems reported for the 2018 Atlas.
2018 Atlas with under 17k and air bag error comes on. Also leaking coolant.
Unexplainable loss of coolant. My car was 4 times at dealership and they never find any leaks but I'm loosing coolant and sometimes it can smell it evaporate when I park my car.
I have taken my 18 Atlas sel premium in at least 4 times to have the coolant checki have had the low coolant warning come on 3 times stating there is low coolant. There is a strong burning coolant smell radiating from my vehicle on many occasions. When taken to the dealer they have done overnight pressure tests and cannot find the leak. My car is now out of warranty and I fear now they will find the issue and make me responsible.
The coolant warning light went on 3 days ago. When I first start the engine in the morning or after hours of parking, the coolant warning light went on. After the engine temperature goes up, I have to turn the engine off and on again to have the coolant warning light disappeared. This is an one year old vehicle which has 10500 miles. I have driven 6 brands of vehicles in my life but this is the very first time to have a coolant problem. I checked that no coolant leaking and shortages.
Tl the contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sweet and musty odor emerging from the vehicle. The contact and occupants sustained headaches and nausea due to the odor. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was towed to winn Volkswagen (39695 balentine dr, newark, CA 94560, (510) 344-2013) where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant leak and an engine replacement was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 190150480. No further assistance was provided. The contact requested a buyback of the vehcile. The failure mileage was 7,300.
Excessive oil consumption. Used 1and 1/2 quarts of oil at 3250 miles(which was added by the dealer service dept. Today 1/2/18) was bought as a new vehicle 9/17 with only 12 miles on odometer. (12/25/17) first the check engine light lit, they said it was the gas cap. One week later the check oil level alarm lit . They checked it said no external leaks, they added the 1 1/2 quart oil , said to keep an eye on the level. I am scared to take this car on any trips with this car. Also the coolant level was at the minimum level, the service open the cap and the level did rise, but why is that?.