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2020 Volkswagen Atlas
2020 Volkswagen Atlas: electrical gripes lead the complaints
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The electrical system is the most reported area at 44%, followed by the air bags (32%) and forward collision avoidance (28%). Steering (20%) and service brakes (16%) round out the list. None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury, or death.
Most reported areas
Electrical System0 44%
The top complaint: 11 reports (44%). No crashes, fires, or injuries reported, but it is the area owners flag most often.
Air Bags0 32%
Second most reported: 8 reports (32%). None involved a crash or injury, but air bags are a safety system worth confirming work properly.
Forward Collision Avoidance0 28%
Third most reported: 7 reports (28%). No crashes or injuries reported. Check that the collision warning and braking assist behave as expected.
Steering0 20%
5 reports (20%), with no crashes or injuries reported. Worth a feel on a test drive for anything unusual in the steering.
Service Brakes0 16%
The fewest complaints here: 4 reports (16%), with no crashes or injuries reported. Still good to test the brakes during a drive.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 25 complaints
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