2021 Volkswagen ATLAS CROSS SPORT - ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and UNKNOWN OR OTHER Failure Complaint (#b0beb7)

2021 Volkswagen ATLAS CROSS SPORT

  • Date of Incident: Apr-14, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Apr-15, 2024
  • Failed components: ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Vehicle is turning off while driving or when getting to a stop sign or red light. It turns off completely. No warnings lights or messages when shutting off. * after vehicle shuts off message on dashboard says you must star car manually. * unable to move steering wheel do to car being shut off * unable to accelerate to move to safety * afraid of people behind the car, not having enough time to break due to vehicle deceleration because car shut off ** vehicle check and supposedly fix issue came back

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern1V2CE2CA*MC******
Drive TypeFWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Gross Vehicle Weight RatingClass 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
ManufacturerVOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
MakeVOLKSWAGEN
ModelAtlas Cross Sport
Model Year2021
SeriesSEL R-Line
Body ClassSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Engine Model3.6 FSI
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagen
Engine HP276
Engine KW205.813
Engine Displacement (L)3.6
Engine Displacement (CC)3600
Engine Displacement (CI)219.685
Other Engine InfoTest Group: MVGAT03.6VAS / Emis. Std.: Tier 3 BIN 70 LEV3 ULEV70
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Transmission StyleAutomatic
Wheelbase - Short117.3
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Traction ControlStandard
Blind Spot Monitoring SystemStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard
Lane Keep SystemStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Advanced Automatic Collision NotificationOptional
Rear Visibility SystemStandard
Rear Cross Traffic AlertStandard
Daytime Running LightStandard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Indirect
Keyless IgnitionStandard
Auto Reverse SystemStandard
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Air BagsAll Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Other Restraint System InfoSeat Belt: Active-Dr/Pass & Advanced Front Airbags
Lower Beam Headlamp Light SourceLED
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam SwitchingStandard
Plant CityCHATTANOOGA
Plant StateTENNESSEE
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
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