Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas

Table 1 shows four common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the warnings (six problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Volkswagen Atlas


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

While operating the vehicle at about 50 to 60 mph the automatic emergency breaking system activated without warning and with no vehicles in front, and violently slammed on the breaks causing the vehicle to go into emergency stop in the middle of the highway.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

The infotainment module in my vehicle that I purchased in March 2026 has completely gone out and was deemed faulty by two different Volkswagen dealerships. Because of this amenity no longer working, I do not have access to a backup camera, the sos feature, safety sensors, navigation, control to the   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Software update for the vehicle. Since we have completed the update we have had issues with the radio unit flashing in and out intermittenly and finally the unit went black and will not work at all. This is now showing multiple fault codes including.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Volkswagen Atlas model year vehicles:



☘ Atlas Service Bulletins
☤ Atlas Defect Investigations