NHTSA Complaint #11627972 — 2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11627972
Vehicle	2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 27, 2024
Date Filed	November 29, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

The vehicle started shaking while making metal grinding noises, which forced us to pull over and have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealership. We were told that the engine had metal parts that came loose in the engine compartment and that the engine now has to be replaced. The car had 11,205 miles prior to being immobilized.

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