NHTSA Complaint #11718437 — 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11718437 |
| Vehicle | 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MO |
Consumer Description
Daytime running light on passenger side has failed. Repair is complex and estimated at a minimum of $1200 for a part that should last for the lifetime of the car. Numerous other reports of this issue for 2021 VW Atlas model year.
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