NHTSA Complaint #11679766 — 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11679766
Vehicle	2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 8, 2025
Date Filed	August 11, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

This is a common issue with this car that is dangerous. The Evap Purge High Flow Control goes out and makes the vehicle stall randomly.

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