2022 Volkswagen Atlas exterior lighting problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Daytime running light went out and needs the whole assembly to be replaced which is $1400+ from the dealership. Vehicle is barley 4 years old”
filed Jul 9, 2026
“Hello, I have a 2022 VW Atlas with 54,250 miles. I noticed today when I started up by car that the DRL (daytime running lights) was dimmed to the point where I didn't even notice it on. This seems to be an issue with Volkswagen Atlas's years 2021-2023. It is currently out and anyone can come look…”
filed Jun 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Atlas years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Atlas | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 Atlas | 9 | 6% |
| 2023 Atlas | 12 | 10% |
| 2021 Atlas | 59 | 13% |
| 2019 Atlas | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 Atlas | 14 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.