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severe Owners of the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the brakes at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Atlas Cross Sport | 3 |
| 2021 Atlas Cross Sport | 17 |
| 2022 Atlas Cross Sport | 15 |
| 2023 Atlas Cross Sport (this page) | 3 |
| 2024 Atlas Cross Sport | 4 |
All 2 active brakes recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Warranty Instruction and guidance
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Identify and resurfacing brake rotors.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Alignment sheet submission.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Steps to perform when a customer states and unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Warranty brake rotor machining is allowed between 6 and 12 months or 6,000 and 12,000 miles
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Our VW Atlas Cross Sport 2023 was involved in an accident on August 3, 2025 where the Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning did not work. Firstly, we reported issues with our brakes several times and took the vehicle to Rick Case VW in Weston/Davie more than once to rectify this problem. However, the problem has never been fixed, and persisted up until the time of the…
My car shuts off while driving. Also I have had brake issues. Grinding noise and loud noise. They relaced the brake pads that I had to pay for because manufactur pads would have cause the same issue. Now my car is shaking while I brake. They said I need new rotors. With the car shutting off while driving is my main concern. It has shut off a total of 8 time since I have owned it. Shut off…
UNKOWN Brakes on brand new vehicle are exhibiting behavior that is not normal for a car of this size and relatively young age (miles). Measurably loud brake noise based on manufactures choice of materials in components leave concern on overall safety of brake system based on generally considered (except by dealer / manufacturer of course) unexpected behavior of vehicle braking system.
It's a meaningful issue. 3 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.