Component Record

Volkswagen Atlas 2018 Brakes Problems

75 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas - 16% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage75 complaints

75 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

18V369000Reported June 1, 2018 - 10,225 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 10,225 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

18V536000Reported August 15, 2018 - 8,416 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 8,416 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System111 Engine103 Air Bags100 Unknown Or Other73 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems54 Fuel and Propulsion System35

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.