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2022 Volkswagen Atlas Lights Problems

6 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Jan 2026Dec 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (6)

mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jan 2026

Both of your daytime running lights (DRLs) are going out at the same time on your 2022 Atlas, even though the car is only about 4 years old with 90,000 miles. No warning lights appeared before you noticed the problem during an inspection in January 2026, and two different VW dealerships confirmed they both found the same issue. The fix will likely involve replacing the DRL bulbs or checking the DRL electrical circuit and wiring.

NHTSA #: 11714639
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2025

Your daytime running lights (DRLs) stopped working at around 77,000 miles. You're unable to use your daytime lights, and the dealership has confirmed the problem. No warning light alerted you to the failure.

NHTSA #: 11705572
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Oct 2025

While under warranty the passenger side headlamp unit was replaced. This was about one year ago- now the drive side has gone out on a car that is less than 3 years old. The dealership quoted me $1792.33 for this repair. There is no reason why these should be going out when they are LED. I am part of a facebook group for ATLAS owners and this a known issue. I see the daylight running light on multiple ATLAS vehicles daily when I am driving around town. This should be a recall.

NHTSA #: 11690754
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Sep 2025

Daytime running lights are both inoperable. This is a known issue with these vehicles. Both went out at the same time and are $2000 to replace. It’s a robbery.

NHTSA #: 11687061
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jun 2025

UNKNOWN - bought vehicle last year. The right passenger headlight LED strip went out which ended up costing $1600. The drivers side headlight LED strip just went out, which is going to cost me another $1600. Looking online, it looks like many other VW Atlas owners are experiencing the same issues, all within 20-60k miles of having their vehicles. There needs to be a safety recall for these headlights. To have to pay $1600 to get this fixed is absolutely ridiculous. The only way to fix the LED strips is to replace the entire headlight which is why they're charging so much money to do so.

NHTSA #: 11669927
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the daytime running lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the lights were not operating as designed. The contact was informed that the front driver’s side headlight unit needed to be replaced. The headlight unit was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The contact was referred to the dealer to pay for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification on NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V464000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The failure mileage was 56,000. VIN too confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11622524

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