Visibility Problems of Volkswagen Atlas

Volkswagen Atlas owners have reported 30 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's sun/moon roof assembly (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Volkswagen Atlas


Recently reported Visibility problems of Volkswagen Atlas

The Wiper problem

I am filing a complaint regarding a premature failure of a critical safety-related lighting component on my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The driver-side headlight daytime running light (drl) has failed. After inspection by an authorized Volkswagen dealership (momentum Volkswagen), I was informed that the   Read details...

The Sun/moon Roof Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud explosion before shards of glass fell from the moon roof onto the rear center seat.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes erroneously engaged nearly causing a crash. Additionally, the door locks would randomly unlatch and the driver’s side window would erroneously roll down.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving in snow, the windshield wipers began to slowing decrease working until it completed stopped operating. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The stated while his wife was driving, his wife was able to use the windshield wipers due to heavy rain however, the front driver’s side windshield wiper failed to operate. No warning lights illuminated.   Read details...




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