NHTSA Complaint #11688931 — 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11688931 |
| Vehicle | 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
The hood release cable broke during normal use. Unable to access engine and components. Unable to jump/service the battery or fluids if needed. Upon searching for solution for accessing, found this to be a very common problem.
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