NHTSA complaint: 2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT — AIR BAGS
Vehicle: 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport VIN: [XXX] Component: Air Bags â Frontal (Driver) Description of the problem: I am reporting a possible safety issue involving the driver front airbag. I was involved in a frontal collision in my 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport that resulted in severe front-end damage. The vehicle was declared a total loss. During the crash, the driver steering-wheel airbag did not deploy. Based on the severity of the impact and damage, airbag deployment would normally be expected. There were no airbag warning lights or alerts prior to the crash that I am aware of. No injuries requiring hospital care occurred. I am submitting this report to document a potential airbag non-deployment issue for safety review purposes. Crash details (if prompted by the form): â¢Crash type: Frontal collision â¢Vehicle damage: Severe / Total loss â¢Driver front airbag deployed: No â¢Injuries: None requiring medical treatment â¢Vehicle towed from scene: Yes INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation