| Issue ID | 1698929 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11365545 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | ATLAS |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 19/10/20 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have had multiple incidents where the front sensors slam on the atlas' brakes for non-existent hazards. Several have been simply driving off the curb onto the road at load speed and apparently the sensors think the atlas is driving into something. The other happened this week when driving 45 mph and a sprinkler head near the road was broken and water was shooting up into the air and onto the highway. The sensors apparently mistook the water for an object and slammed on the brakes. Luckily i was not rear-ended by the vehicle behind me. My wife had previously asked the dealer if the front sensors could be adjusted and they said no. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1V2ER2CA3KCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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