NHTSA Complaint #11648415 — 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11648415
Vehicle	2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	March 7, 2022
Date Filed	March 14, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

Rattling or metal grinding sound coming from the right rear tire/wheel. I’ve had it checked out by two different dealerships and neither of them found a problem. The metal rattling noise occurs mostly while I’m doing in town driving (30-40 mph) but recently started doing it on the freeway as well. I don’t feel safe driving this car at all.

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