Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (two problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Volkswagen Atlas


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas

The Warnings problem

Sensors keep failing. Constant on and off warnings. Radio is also only working at times. Reboots often on its own. Total distraction and very dangerous. Dealership already updated software twice. They can’t seem to fix it either.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Unknown cause and effect. Driving 25-30 mph per the stated speed limit when suddenly the car braked, going from the estimated speed to 0 in the middle of the road nearly causing a rear end collision. I had to restart the car, put it back in drive and release the parking brake to avoid impeding   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The infotainment system, which controls most of the functions of driving safely, is down again for the 2nd time since I purchased my Atlas on 6/9/25. The first time it happened, the local vw dealer had me bring it in on 8/30 & they "fixed" it relatively quickly.   Read details...


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



Atlas Service Bulletins
Atlas Defect Investigations