NHTSA Complaint #11456815 — 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11456815
Vehicle	2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	November 29, 2021
Date Filed	March 15, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

My 2021 Atlas was braking or randomly turn off while I was slowing down at lights. The brakes were make a "gurgling" sound. I brought to service dept and was told they did not know what it was because they could not recreate it. The engine light went on 11/29/21 and I dropped at service. I was told it was the door harness. The service dept confirmed this.They actually told me I could drive but it might randomly stop-I didn't want to risk that because I didn't think it was safe.. I waited 3 months without my car for the part. I was not given a loaner or rental. I got my car back on 3/1.

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