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Volkswagen Atlas 2021 Electrical System Problems

151 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas - 31% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage151 complaints

151 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V616000Reported August 6, 2021 - 33 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 33 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes98Driver Assistance and Stability Systems92Engine88Unknown Or Other77Lighting69Air Bags66
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.