2018 Volkswagen Atlas Service and Repair Manual
2018 Volkswagen Atlas service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrectly manufactured air bag sensor, which can delay or disable air
In the event of a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, a delayed or disabled airbag deplo
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag crash sensor, free of charge. T
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the w
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification let
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may
If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can incre
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. T
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal a
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibilit
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horiz
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. During production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to d
The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain tube, and if it i
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematur
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle contro
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sol
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injur
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Ratin
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and in
Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not
The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a l
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, re
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, o
Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owne
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cure
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge sepa
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, fr
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue with Airbag - J706 - Seat Occupant Detection System Contr
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial opera
Moisture Accumulation
customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following comp
Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
Showing the 8 most recent of 804 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
MY WIFE SLID INTO A CURB DURING A LEFT-HAND TURN INTO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD DUE TO ICE. SHE DAMAGED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND A COUPLE MECHANICS, SCRATCHING THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AS WELL. THERE IS NO DAMAGE
I tried to merge to the left lane on the highway I-55 S (Chicago, IL), but the steering wheel was out of control and cannot be operated functionally all of sudden, which hit on the right side curb. Th
EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED BY PREVIOUS RECALLS I HAVE JUST HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PETAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS MOV
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID ONTO A CURB, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID ONTO A CURB, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND
Showing the 5 most serious of 654 complaints filed with NHTSA.
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