All the reports against this issue stated that the affected models leaked gasoline randomly as a result of faulty fuel distribution rails. Fuel distribution rails leakage: This issue affected several models of the 2018 Atlas.
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A manual restart of the engine was required every time this issue occurred, making it a major safety concern as well. Despite following the proper steps of operating the system, it fails to start the engine further. A maximum number of the complaints mention that the auto start-stop system would malfunction randomly while driving resulting in a complete engine shutdown. Auto start-stop system malfunction: About thousands of models from the 2018 model year of the Atlas were affected by this issue.A couple of problems such as the auto start-stop system malfunction and the coolant leakage issue were present on the 2021 facelift model as well. Going back to the earlier models, the 2018 Atlas faced several issues with its powertrain, safety system, and battery. The complaints include a maximum of infotainment system issues while a single complaint regarding the electronic parking brake of the affected vehicle. None of the model years of the Volkswagen Atlas has been scot-free and the 2022 Atlas has already faced four complaints officially. With more style and packed with technology, the latest crossover from VW moves the needle in the mid-size class.Volkswagen Atlas user complaints and problems Things to know: The Atlas Cross Sport is a new sporty version of the three-row Atlas. Options: $235 Monster Mats, set of 4 with heavy duty trunk liner. Safety: Dynamic road sign assist adaptive cruise control stop & go park distance control front & rear forward collision warning & autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian monitor lane-keep assist & traffic jam assist active blind spot monitor & rear cross traffic alert high beam control automatic post-collision braking system. MPG: 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway I managed 20 mpg in 197 miles of mixed driving.
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The interior is hushed, and the enormous panoramic sunroof lets in light that the smaller side windows may not. I found the ride decent, even with larger wheels with lower-profile tires.
Thankfully, Volkswagen has upped its technology inside with a digital cockpit with high-res screens, replacing the standard analog gauges and allowing the NAV screen to be in front of you.ĭriving the Atlas Cross Sport with the available V6 engine is the way to go if you usually fill all the seats or want to tow 5,000 lbs. The cargo area is huge, so long trips with all your gear shouldn’t be an issue. Front and back seat riders will find it spacious. While you lose the third row of seats due to the sporty roofline, space is still ample. The SEL R-Line trim I drove looks like a big dollar ride with flashy 21-inch wheels, stylish grill, bumpers and small trim pieces that help the big Atlas Cross Sport stand out. While just as large, a sloping roofline and angled rear hatch make it seem smaller than it is. For 2020, the stylish new Atlas Cross Sport hits the market. The new VW Atlas Cross Sport comes with boxy style and a large interior with three usable rows. In the span of only a few years, Volkswagen has gone from looking in on the competition to actually competing in the mid-size crossover market.
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