NHTSA Complaint #11648416 — 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11648416
Vehicle	2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 28, 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

If you have the driver or passenger window down and try to roll it back up, it will roll all the way down before being able to roll back up. Stereo screen blacks out often while driving and won’t turn back on until you turn off and restart the car. Apple CarPlay won’t let the music selection display on the screen. I could go on and on and on. I hate this car and am almost 100% sure I got a lemon.

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