NHTSA Complaint #11633060 — 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11633060
Vehicle	2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 29, 2024
Date Filed	December 30, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

Engine shuts down unexpectable at a stop sign/light and when driving in parking lots. A message on the dashboard comes on "Manually restart the vehicle" This has happen several times (at least 4 times) in the past few days

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