NHTSA Complaint #11494783 — 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11494783
Vehicle	2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 1, 2022
Date Filed	November 24, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

Car has been automatically shutting off at slow speeds such as red lights and trying to park. Mainly happens at lights as you break. The car was taken first to Tire Plus, they ran a diagnostic where they received an error and instructed me to take the car to dealer. Took car to VW and provided them with the tire plus paperwork and they stated the car is fine and they do not see anything wrong. They asked me to take a video when it happens. My son who relies on this car just took a video at a stop light and it is now being sent to VW to see what next step is. Car is getting close to warrantee expiration. I believe I have about 6k more miles to go.

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