Safety Complaint: Infotainment Control Module Failure Following Volkswagen OTA Update — Loss of Rearview Camera and Safety Functions My 2022 Volkswagen Atlas SEL experienced a significant electronic system failure following a manufacturer-issued over-the-air (OTA) software update delivered directly by Volkswagen through the vehicle's infotainment system. This was the first OTA update I had received for the vehicle. Following the update, the infotainment system malfunctioned and eventually became completely inoperative. The screen remains black and will not boot. The vehicle simultaneously displayed a Dynamic Road Sign Display malfunction and an Emergency Call Function Limited warning. Most concerning, the factory rearview camera initially continued functioning but subsequently stopped displaying an image entirely, creating a safety concern when reversing. An authorized Volkswagen dealership has diagnosed the infotainment control module located in the glove box as failed and confirmed that neither soft resets nor dealership-level reset procedures can restore functionality. Replacement of the control module is required. I also contacted Volkswagen Orange Park, whose service department acknowledged that similar infotainment failures are a known issue. I have encountered reports from other Volkswagen Atlas owners describing similar failures and am concerned about a potentially widespread defect. This failure occurred following a Volkswagen-issued OTA software update, not an aftermarket modification. I am concerned that the manufacturer's update may have contributed to the control module failure and the resulting loss of the factory rearview camera. I request that the federal safety agency investigate whether a defect involving Volkswagen's OTA software updates or infotainment control modules may cause permanent module failure and loss of safety-related vehicle functions.
2022 Volkswagen Atlas driver assistance problems
26 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 26
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic emergency braking12
- Warnings10
- Rearview system braking6
- Adaptive cruise control5
- Assist2
- Dynamic brake support/brake assist1
- Blind spot detection1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Volkswagen Atlas driver assistance problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas driver assistance
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
On September 28, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE23017) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Front Assist automatic emergency braking (AEB) system in model year (MY) 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles.The reports alleged that activation of the AEB system occurred while driving with no apparent obstruction in the vehicle's forward path, resulting in sudden vehicle deceleration. Volkswagen indicated that it is aware of a total of 292 reports that may relate to the alleged defect in MY 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles.Volkswagen stated that some customers possibly had an inadequate understanding of Front Assist and its limitations.  However, many consumer complaints alleged that Volkswagen dealerships were unable to reproduce the condition or Volkswagen dealerships informed the consumers that this braking is considered normal Front Assist operation. ODI's analysis shows that MY 2019 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles have the highest rate of unique incident reports alleging AEB inadvertent activation when compared to their Volkswagen peers.The rate of unique incident reports alleging AEB inadvertent activation in MY 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles was comparable to their Volkswagen peers. To date, ODI has received a total of 69 consumer complaints of inadvertent activation of Front Assist in MY 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. In total, ODI reviewed 264 unique (i.e., non-duplicative Vehicle Identification Numbers) reports that may relate to the alleged defect, which include eight reports of incidents involving an alleged injury and two reports involving a crash. PE23017 has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA24004) to further assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety related consequences of the inadvertent AEB activations in MY 2019 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to
PE23017
What 2022 Volkswagen Atlas owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The infotainment module in my vehicle that I purchased in March 2026 has completely gone out and was deemed faulty by two different Volkswagen dealerships. Because of this amenity no longer working, I do not have access to a backup camera, the SOS feature, safety sensors, navigation, control to the dashboard (I cannot set an accurate time), hands free phone connection to the screen and the many other necessities that are directly linked to the infotainment system. My husband and I are expecting our first baby any day now, and we purchased this car specifically for the safety features — now we no longer have them. The part to fix this issue has been on back order with Volkswagen for quite a long time and I cannot get a definite answer from anyone as to when it will be back in stock. Multiple dealerships and car technician businesses have relayed to us that this is an issue they have seen many times with the newer Volkswagen models. They have confirmed that nobody has a timeline on when the part will be back in, and the only way for my husband and I to stay updated about the status of the back order part is to consistently call the Volkswagen dealership for an update. This issue occurred at the beginning on July, with no warning signs. The screen cut off and that was the end of it. We have spent over $500 getting diagnostics and trying to solve this issue, but we have had no luck and no help. Volkswagen states on its official website, “For us, integrity means taking a stance. Integrity acts as an inner compass to do the right thing out of our own conviction – regardless of economic or social pressure,” and we feel very strongly that this is an issue of safety and utmost importance.
Software update for the vehicle. Since we have completed the update we have had issues with the Radio unit flashing in and out intermittenly and finally the unit went black and will not work at all. This is now showing multiple fault codes including. Engine control module 1 (U105400), Brakes 1(C102D00), Adaptive Cruise Control (U112100), Dash Board (U111000), Gateway (U105400), Telematics Communication Unit (B104914, U112100,B1916f4), Light Control Left 2 (U140700,C123AFA) Light Control Right 2 (C123AFA). None of these codes started till the System update happened.
My atlas forward collision system malfunctioned causing the automatic emergency braking to turn on when there was no one and nothing in front of me. I was then rear ended. Which ultimately totaled my vehicle. My car said airbag error as well. I called Volkswagen Perrysburg Ohio, to report the incident, was sent to the managers voicemail 7/16/2025. The manager never called me back.
Frontal detection sensors randomly go off usually while sitting stationary at traffic lights or stop signs, when there are no cars around the vicinity of my vehicle. Screen displays false detections and alerts with annoying beeps making you think something is going to collide with you. Dealership says there's an internal TSB on this problem, but they don't know how to fix it.
My vehicle warning sensors continue to fail despite having them replaced and now their is an unrepairable recall that my cause my passenger airbag to not deploy during head on collision. I feel these are critical safety features are main reasons for purchasing my vehicle. I do not feel safe driving my vehicle with failing and/or potentially failing safety features. I was widowed 18 months ago. If my vehicle causes me to inadvertently harm my passenger due to a safety feature failure I will not be able to live with that. I am very disappointed in VW for the suggestion to turn off the warning features as a solution and the fact that they have yet to come up with a fix for the recall. My vehicle is only 2 years old and I do not feel safe in it. In addition, I am having to have a second fuel injector replaced due to it failing. I believe I was sold a lemon.
While operating the vehicle at about 50 to 60 mph the automatic emergency breaking system activated without warning and with no vehicles in front, and violently slammed on the breaks causing the vehicle to go into emergency stop in the middle of the highway. This then caused numerous vehicles following to take measures to avoid crashing into the rear of our vehicle. Numerous lights and warning lights started flashing on and off and parts of the screens went black and turned off and on. The car then kept the breaks locked down and we had to limp the car along the shoulder of the road to the dealership to have them look at it. This incident jeopardized the Safety of my family and other drivers and passengers around them. The dealership has not been able to replicate this issue so far. Prior to this incident the technology portion of the vehicle stopped responding, and we were unable to link devices to the vehicle.
Using adaptive cruise control with lane departure. Driving on a straight stretch of interstate in rain with audio (music) at high level. Car suddenly braked risking a crash. Vehicle does not do well on straight stretches of road. Thinks driver is not steering, and will populate a msg on dash, followed by a red light and a signal tone. These aren't easily noticed when head is up and eyes on road with audio level high. VW should change this to remove braking and instead it deactivates cruise and/or wheel vibrate only.
Using adaptive cruise control with lane departure. Driving on a straight stretch of interstate with audio (music) at high level. Car suddenly braked and jerked wheel right risking a crash. Vehicle does not do well on straight stretches of road. Thinks driver is not steering, and will populate a msg on dash, followed by a red light and a signal tone. These aren't easily noticed when head is up and eyes on road with audio level high. VW should change this to remove braking and instead it deactivates cruise and/or wheel vibrate only.
The atlas has shit off mid drive twice so far. Once with the auto shut off button turned off and once not turned off. It cause the vehicle to suddenly brake and nearly get my family rear ended. Many times it detects objects not there and tries braking in the middle of intersections, while making turns nearly causing us to be tboned. It is not worth my families life so it is currently sitting at the dealership No lights are on the dashboard at this time
Questions about the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas driver assistance
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas have driver assistance problems?
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2022 Volkswagen Atlas driver assistance problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas driver assistance?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Volkswagen Atlas have the most driver assistance problems?
The Volkswagen Atlas model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2019 (84 complaints), 2021 (73 complaints) and 2018 (45 complaints).
Other 2022 Volkswagen Atlas problems
Engine 51Brakes 50Electrical 45Airbags 30Fuel system 15Lights 14Steering 6Seats 5Transmission 4Visibility 3Acceleration 2Body 2Seat belts 2
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