NHTSA Complaint #11652929 — 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11652929
Vehicle	2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 4, 2025
Date Filed	April 5, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MS

Consumer Description

After starting vehicle the steering wheel locked up. It would allow you to drive forward and reverse but would not allow the steering wheel to turn. Prior to failure my wife and I noticed sometimes while driving down the interstate or highway it was difficult to turn steering wheel. Although random it was concerning checked power steering fluid and belts all looked good. Yesterday had to have vehicle towed due to faulty steering wheel.

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