{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11768437,"manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/27/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"10/02/2026","vin":"1V2FN2CA0TC","components":"SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE","summary":"I purchased my 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line new on XXX. About one week later, it developed an abnormal braking noise/condition. The dealer kept it several days but could not duplicate the problem. I returned a second time for the same issue and was again told no problem was found. On a third visit, I brought the vehicle in while the problem was occurring. Multiple technicians, including the master technician, heard/observed the condition but could not identify the cause. The dealer replaced the brake pads and rotors, although I expressed concern that an underlying braking-system component was causing the problem. The braking noise later returned. The vehicle subsequently developed recurring collision-sensor warnings, driver-assistance errors, and electronic/key-fob communication problems requiring additional dealer visits and extended periods in loaner vehicles. Most recently, while driving south on [XXX] from the [XXX] area at highway speed, the collision-avoidance/driver-assistance system malfunctioned. The vehicle unexpectedly applied the brakes/decelerated when no apparent collision hazard or obstruction was present. At the same time, road-sign recognition was displaying incorrect speed information, including 25 mph while on the interstate. The adaptive/driver-assisted cruise system responded to incorrect information by reducing/attempting to reduce vehicle speed. I attempted to disengage/override the driver-assistance system and experienced difficulty doing so while trying to maintain safe control in highway traffic. Collision/driver-assistance warnings and errors appeared on the instrument cluster. I have photos and videos documenting the warnings and system behavior. The vehicle was returned to the Volkswagen dealer following this incident and is again out of service while I am in a dealer-provided loaner. The recurring braking and ADAS problems remain a serious safety concern. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2026","productMake":"VOLKSWAGEN","productModel":"ATLAS","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc."}]}]}