Are brake problems common on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?

Yes. NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2022 model year, which is 32% of all 71 complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the years tracked.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport brakes?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recall for this brake issue on the 2022 model year.

At what mileage do brake problems appear on the 2022 Atlas Cross Sport?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 18,285 miles.

Have the brake issues caused any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these brake complaints on the 2022 model year.

Which Atlas Cross Sport model years have the most brake complaints?

NHTSA shows 2021 with 36 brake complaints (22% share) and 2022 with 23 complaints (32% share), the two highest counts among the years listed.

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 23 of 71 complaints (32%) on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, the highest share of any model year in this range. No related recall exists. Median mileage at failure is 18,285 miles, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Brakes complaints: 23; 32% of 71
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 18,285 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners describe a persistent grinding and metal-on-metal squeaking noise when applying the brakes, often worse after cold starts or in cooler weather.
Several report the automatic braking system engaging on its own in slow traffic at low speeds, sometimes nearly causing a collision.
Some describe the parking brake activating on its own while driving or at stops.
A few owners say the pedal must be pressed unusually hard for the car to brake at all, or that braking feels reduced.
Multiple owners say dealers acknowledged the grinding/squeaking as a known issue with rotor and pad compatibility but had no approved fix.

When 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 24, 2022, latest Sep 30, 2025.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Sep 2025; peak Feb 2023 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Atlas Cross Sport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202019 (18%)
202136 (22%)
202223 (32%)
20233 (17%)
20249 (9%)
20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Are brake problems common on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?: Yes. NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2022 model year, which is 32% of all 71 complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the years tracked.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport brakes?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recall for this brake issue on the 2022 model year.
At what mileage do brake problems appear on the 2022 Atlas Cross Sport?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 18,285 miles.
Have the brake issues caused any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these brake complaints on the 2022 model year.
Which Atlas Cross Sport model years have the most brake complaints?: NHTSA shows 2021 with 36 brake complaints (22% share) and 2022 with 23 complaints (32% share), the two highest counts among the years listed.