NHTSA Complaint #11692658 — 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11692658
Vehicle	2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	October 3, 2025
Date Filed	October 11, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

Windshield repeatedly cracks with no visible sign of impact. A quick Reddit search shows lots of other people having the same issue

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