Fortunately, the part came after about 3 weeks. Then we need to stop driving it and call VW towing service. Dealer said it’s safe unless the check engine light changes to a blinking red. We drove the car home with the check engine light on since the part was on backorder. In June of 2018, Volkswagen issued a recall for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas because they found the frontal side airbags on the passenger side could potentially tear when deployed. Last diagnosis was that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. Then after a couple of weeks, the check engine light came on which meant that the remote start would not work because apparently that’s how it is with the Atlas. After a couple of weeks, remote start stopped working again. Took it back to the dealer and they said it was a weak/faulty battery so they replaced it.
#2018 vw atlas recall catalytic converter update
All issues started after the software update was done. Before that, they replaced the fuel injector. 2018 Volkswagen Atlas back to fuel system Complaints 444 Crash Tests 2 Recalls 15 Investigations 1 TSBs 917 Lemon Law 4.3 definitely annoying Crashes / Fires: 0 / 0 Injuries / Deaths: 0 /. Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Our 2018 Atlas SEL had the same issue with the catalytic converter going bad. Once this is fixed I am selling and finding a more reliable 3-row vehicle.
#2018 vw atlas recall catalytic converter drivers
I am afraid of power loss as reported by other drivers with EPC code problems.
No ETA on when this can be fixed and I am basically limited to local driving. Parts on backorder as 900+ other Atlas's also have this problem. Dealer is able to clear code then drives car for an hour until the EPC code comes back on, Diagnosed as bad catalytic converter. Next day (a Monday), EPC light and engine light on. Told to come back next time the icon comes on. Dealer replaced battery but could not do anything about EPC code. I try to start car ( it sat outside in -20 degrees for 3 hours) and it starts right up. Waited for VW tow to arrive (3+ hours) never showed up. Attempted to drive to dealer but car cannot go more than 13 mph. On the 3rd day, battery dead again, jump-started and let run for 20 minutes. Got the battery jumped, meter says it is 50% power. Clicking noise and dashboard icons flashing, EPC and check engine icon stay on. After stopping for about 10 minutes, I came out and car would not start. Sigh.ĭuring the cold weather in January, I drove my car 5 miles, then drove to 2 other places for errands. I have spent hours and days at the dealer with many problems on this car.
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