NHTSA Complaint #11714592 — 2022 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11714592
Vehicle	2022 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 20, 2026
Date Filed	January 30, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

Driving my car only a few minutes and it caught fire and blew up. Car was completely engulfed in flames. Son was barely able to get out before engine burst into flames.

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