NHTSA Complaint #11718128 — 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11718128
Vehicle	2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	November 1, 2025
Date Filed	February 15, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AR

Consumer Description

The passenger side low beam headlights failed at roughly 100k miles. The replacement part and labor quote from the dealership was roughly $1,500. I was able to find an OEM part online for $800 and install myself. Roughly 12,000 miles later the driver side low beam headlight has failed which will require a replacement as well.

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