![]() ![]() States they see the issue there too, but there is no fix.Ģ018 Atlas SEL, equipped with autonomous breaking to “prevent” collisions. I was able to video the issue with the sensors and VW has the video and recognizes a problem but states that’s just the way the car is going to work. I am reading all over the internet about this issue with the autonomous braking problems. It’s unacceptable and a huge safety hazard. I live in Houston, i will die if i hit a pot hole and stop. The customer care rep for VW stated today on the phone that they recognize there is an issue with the sensitivity of the autonomous breaking but has no fix for it so i will have to deal with it. Service has been able to recreate the issue with the front sensors, but says there is no fix. I take it to service, they say there is no record in the cars computer of it. I of course slam on the brakes in the middle of the road with no traffic, thank god no one was behind me. ![]() Front end collision alert, i was driving down the road and was the only one on the road and the front end collision alert went off. I take it to service, they say there is no record of it in the cars computer. It scares me to death and i slam on my brakes because i am afraid i am going to hit something. Some days way too excessively, some days not at all. I pull up to a stop sign, the sensors go off. I take it to service, they say there is no record in the cars computer of the incident. The car has stopped in the middle of driving at least 7 times. The autonomous break system is way too sensitive and the car stops going down steep inclines or going over pot holes while in motion. As of today they have had it for two weeks. I have had this car two months and it has now been in service twice. Unfortunately i am experiencing a situation where the feature could cause a collision. I bought a VW Atlas 2018 expecting the front assist feature, whereby if the SUV detects an obstacle in its path, it will engage the brakes to stop the vehicle and avoid a collision. Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Brake and Electrical Problems: Hopefully, the sheer number of complaints will prompt VW to do something about the faulty AEB soon. A brake recall has been issued, but it’s for a different concern: loose brake caliper brackets. No matter the implications, Volkswagen has refused to issues a safety recall, at least so far. Just imagine that happening on the freeway with a semi bearing down. Obviously, having your vehicle unexpectedly slam on its brakes is dangerous. Since it’s purchase in 2018, the brakes have been locked up at least 10 times under normal braking conditions.” V W will not do anything about this so I will let everyone I know to stay away from V W.”Īnother, on the NHTSA website, complains, “My autonomous braking system and pedestrian warning sensors are malfunctioning, making my car unsafe to drive. I was told if I would have read the manual before I got the car I would see that this my be a problem. The dealer told me there is no fix and turned the front crash avoidance system off. It thinks there is a car in front of it but there is not. On, one owner writes, “My 2018 R-line Atlas will slam on the brake at times when it crosses a steel insert on a bridge. The system on the SUV is riddled with problems, and there are countless complaints all over the internet. It’s clear, however, that those proponents have never ridden in a Volkswagen Atlas. If the driver does not respond to an emergency situation, the AEB system will bring the car to a stop without any assistance.ĪEB is so important that some government officials are considering making it mandatory on all new cars. The technology uses sensors and onboard computers to detect an impending crash. Problems with the Brakes and Electrical SystemĪutomatic emergency braking (AEB) is a safety feature found on many new vehicles. ![]()
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