2022 Volkswagen Atlas Air Bags Problems
NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How air bags ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 170 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas overview page.
What owners report
“Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am writing to formally express my concern about the ongoing recall on my 2024 Volkswagen Atlas due to…”NHTSA complaint 11625871 — filed 11/18/2024
“This safety recall has been open for quite some time. I feel unsafe driving with anyone in the passenger seat. When I contacted VW, they…”NHTSA complaint 11624669 — filed 11/12/2024
“The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the daytime running lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was…”NHTSA complaint 11622524 — filed 10/29/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air Bags complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas have air bags problems?
Air Bags is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas: 30 of 170 complaints on file (17.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas have in total?
170 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's air bags category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
