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Buying a used 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport? Check these 14 recalls first
The 2021 Atlas Cross Sport has 14 recalls in this group. The steering-knuckle recall carries a stop-driving instruction; relay and fuel-injector recalls identify fire risks. Other listed concerns include wheel attachment, tires, airbags, AC drainage, rearview cameras, tire-pressure monitoring, and labeling. Its 165 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, led by electrical system with 54, air bags with 37, service brakes with 36, and engine with 33. Recall completion and complaint-related repair history warrant separate review.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm VIN applicability and repair status for the stop-driving steering-knuckle recall.
- Request completion records for relay and fuel-injector fire-risk recalls.
- Verify wheel-attachment and airbag repairs; ask about brake and electrical faults.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volkswagen dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Steering Knuckle May Fail · do not drive | Steering | critical |
| VW Atlas Relay Defect May Cause Fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Volkswagen Atlas Fuel Injector Fire Risk | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Volkswagen Atlas Continental Tire Failure Risk | Tires | high |
| VW Atlas Front Steering Knuckle May Fracture | Steering | high |
| Volkswagen Atlas Wheels May Separate From Vehicle | Wheels | high |
| VW Atlas and Passat Front Wheel Bolts May Loosen | Wheels | high |
| VW Atlas AC Drain Tube May Leak Near Airbag Module | Visibility | high |
| Volkswagen Atlas Side Air Bag Deployment Delay | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen Atlas passenger airbag may switch off when seat occupied | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen Rearview Camera May Fail To Display | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Volkswagen and Audi Tire Pressure Monitor Software Issue | Tires | medium |
| Volkswagen Rearview Camera May Fail or Freeze | Back Over Prevention | low |
| Volkswagen Atlas Missing Weight Limit Label With Side Steps | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
165 complaints filed for this model year, including 9 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 7 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 54 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 37 | Yes |
| Brakes | 36 | None found |
| Engine | 33 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 28 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | None found |