Exterior Lighting Problems of Volkswagen Atlas

Volkswagen Atlas owners have reported 117 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (112 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen Atlas

Problem Category Number of Problems
Exterior Lighting problems
112
Headlights problems
4
Fog Light Switch problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Volkswagen Atlas

The Exterior Lighting problem

Led drl headlight on the passenger side failed at 35k miles. That little, single led light cannot be replaced without replacing the entire headlight system, which costs almost $2k and requires removing the bumper! negligent design that conveniently happens once the warranty expired, and despite the   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving 30 mph he noticed the headlights were out independently. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that headlight assembly needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

Left fog lights sporadically blink on and off for no specific reason. This happens during normal driving conditions, and while stopped at red lights.   Read details...




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