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Volkswagen Atlas 2021 Wheels Problems

5 distinct owners reported a wheels problem on the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas - 1% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage5 complaints

5 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V132000Reported March 3, 2021 - 128 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 128 vehicles across all affected models.

21V812000Reported October 15, 2021 - 30 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 30 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System151Brakes98Driver Assistance and Stability Systems92Engine88Unknown Or Other77Lighting69
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.