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Buying a used 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport? Check these 14 recalls first
Among these years, 2021 carries the longest critical list: five, including a steering part that may break and carries a do-not-drive instruction, wheels that may come loose, relays that can overheat and cause fire, and fuel injectors missing filters that can leak fuel. Loose front wheel bolts and two airbag recalls add to it. Its 165 unverified owner complaints — 9 crashes, 7 injuries — spread across electrical (54), air bags (37), brakes (36) and engine (33).
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.
- Verify the do-not-drive steering recall and both wheel/wheel-bolt recalls are closed.
- Ask for paperwork on the relay overheating and fuel injector filter recalls.
- Check for fuel smell, warning lights, and electrical glitches on a cold start.
- 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
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 |