NHTSA Complaint #11646925 — 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11646925
Vehicle	2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 7, 2025
Date Filed	March 7, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

THE EPC LIGHT WILL COME ON AT ANYTIME. MEANING WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET HIGHWAY OR FREEWAY. WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEICHLE WILL LOSE POWER AND START TO SHAKE. THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF ONCE TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. THERE MOST BE SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUE. NOT SURE WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THE 2018. THEY HAVE MANY COMPLAINTS AND ISSUES. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR MONTHS.

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