Issue ID | 1568517 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11210708 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | ATLAS |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 29/05/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Check engine light came on before 3,000 miles. Cylinder 2 misfire. Dealership fixed it on the 3rd try after getting vw involved. It was a faulty gas tank, leaking fuel into the lines. They replaced the tank and the charcoal canister. Lane assist feature severely malfunctions since day 1 of owning this car. Nearly every time i drive it, the vehicle steers itself into medians, into curves or intersections, into oncoming traffic, always while i'm actively driving straight. I contacted vw; they recommended having the system inspected. Dealership could find no problems with it, stating it was just a characteristic of the car. I will not just turn that feature off when i'm paying for it. I asked vw to buy the vehicle back, as it has increasingly become more dangerous for myself and my children. They denied my request. I have contacted the better business bureau in hopes of getting a more sensible outcome, but vw has only offered to settle my concerns for $2,500, which is not acceptable. This is an accident waiting to happen. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9900 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BEAUFORT, SC |
VIN pattern | NUMBER1V2DPXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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