Affected Years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. Our law firm is also investigating 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Volkswagen Atlas for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS).
Buying a new car should be a fun and rewarding experience. Thanks to technological advances, consumers should be pleased to receive a vehicle that offers the latest safety features and technology to ensure the safety of their loved ones while in transit. As you reviewed your options for a new SUV, the Atlas could have jumped out at you because this three-row selection is touted by the manufacturer as a choice that “includes Safety-enhancing technology perfect for any family.” These words from the manufacturer’s website lead consumers to believe that the Volkswagen Atlas is a great choice when you want to ensure the safety of loved ones. But that might not actually be the case.
As the owner of a 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas, you are likely to be aware of the serious issue with the front passenger seat airbag turning off when the seat is occupied. At first, you might have been annoyed at the issue. But as with most people, when they gave the issue more thought, they became very concerned about passenger safety, knowing this life-saving device could be deactivated and fail to protect their passenger in the event of an accident. Please know that you are not alone in your questions about a Volkswagen Atlas defective passenger occupant detection system (PODS) lemon lawsuit, and that you have come to the right place to find a lawyer experienced in Volkswagen Atlas airbag deactivation lemon law cases.
Please contact our office staff at your earliest opportunity to discuss the steps you have taken to allow Volkswagen to repair the issues with your 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas and the steps our team can take to help resolve the matter. We can sue Volkswagen for selling you a defective, lemon Volkswagen Atlas, if your vehicle meets the California Lemon Law criteria. This process will be the final step in you getting the justice and resolution you need and deserve after spending your hard-earned money on a product that did not live up to the standards and expectations that you have for your new vehicle.
What Is The California Lemon Law And Why Is It Critical For Consumers?
The concept of the California Lemon Law dates back to an earlier act that went into effect in 1971. The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act was created to help protect consumers when a manufacturer sells a defective product or one that does not meet the claimed function, standards, or warranty claims of the manufacturer. After this act, the manufacturer was required to repair these subpar items and provide consumers with the value they deserve.
As the basis for the current Lemon Law, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act is considered the foundation of consumer protection for items like vehicles. The current Lemon Law allows the manufacturer a reasonable number of attempts to repair the same issue that affects the vehicle’s safety, value, or function. It also defines a reasonable time to make these repairs, with a total of 30 days during which the vehicle is out of service due to the same issue, which is a milestone in the owner’s ability to pursue a lemon law claim.
Is My 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas Eligible For Lemon Law Statute?
The qualifications for the Lemon Law are very general to ensure they can be applied to all makes and models of cars, as well as a wide array of issues that could trouble owners. To determine whether your 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas qualifies as a lemon, it must meet specific criteria, such as being covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty, and the issues under investigation must not have been caused by any abuse or misuse of the vehicle. Lastly, the issue with your vehicle must affect the car’s safety, value, or use. If you feel that your 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas airbag issues meet these criteria, please contact Guardian Lemon Law today to speak to a lawyer experienced in Volkswagen Atlas airbag deactivation lemon law cases. Our pros will evaluate your records and information to determine if we can sue Volkswagen for selling you a defective, lemon Volkswagen Atlas.
How Long Do I Have To File A Volkswagen Atlas Airbag Deactivation Lemon Law Lawsuit?
Thanks to the court’s and the legal system’s great attention and hard work, the current lemon law time limit is very simple and easy for consumers to understand and evaluate. When deciding whether to pursue a Volkswagen Atlas airbag deactivation lemon law lawsuit, keep two dates in mind. To be able to work with a lemon lawyer to sue Volkswagen for airbag deactivation, you have two time limits to consider, with the earliest of these being the deciding factor in your ability to take legal action:
- You must be within the first year after the manufacturer’s original vehicle warranty expires.
- It must be within six years of the date that you first took delivery of the vehicle from the manufacturer or dealership.
If the earliest of these time limits has not passed, please contact Guardian Lemon Law to speak to a lemon lawyer to sue Volkswagen for airbag deactivation. Our team is ready to help, and your initial consultation is always free.
How Owners Discover The 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas Airbag Deactivation Issues
Owners have reported very similar experiences when first discovering the problem with the front passenger seat airbag turning off when the seat was occupied. In most instances, the driver or passenger must take action to deactivate a front passenger seat airbag. A switch or button must be used to physically turn the airbag sensors and bypass system to an active mode. When the issues with these 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUVs begin, the driver reports that the dashboard has an illuminated warning icon that designates an issue with the airbags. In addition, they note that there is an audible warning sound to alert them of the issue with the airbag system. Finally, drivers noticed there was an error message visible on the dashboard that alerted them to the airbag problem.
In addition, owners of 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles were notified by the manufacturer of the recall and asked to keep passengers from using the front seat until the vehicle was repair at a dealership. When the car was taken to the dealership for this repair, in most cases, the sensor mat and wiring harness were replaced per Volkswagen’s instructions to remedy the issue. But many owners reported ongoing issues: the warning light on the dashboard would continue to illuminate, indicating a safety issue that could cause significant harm to anyone in the front passenger seat in the event of an accident.
If this all sounds very familiar to you and you are ready to truly resolve the issues, please reach out to Guardian Lemon Law today to speak with a Volkswagen Atlas airbag deactivation lawyer about a potential lawsuit.
How Will The Lemon Law Lawsuit Resolve My 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas Airbag Deactivation Issues?
When you share your experiences with your Volkswagen Atlas lemon law attorney, they will explain your two options to resolve the matter. You can opt to take the buyback from Volkswagen, or you can have the vehicle replaced with a similar or like model. In the event of a buyback, you would return the car and get your purchase price and fees back from the manufacturer. However, Volkswagen can dedicate an appropriate amount from the refund for the mileage and use of the vehicle before the issues were documented and the repair process began. You can discuss the pros and cons of each option with your legal team and decide which will best meet your needs.
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At Guardian Lemon Law, we know that you are frustrated by the issues with your vehicle. Our goal is to resolve the matter once and for all with a lemon lawsuit. Please know that we are also aware of the costs and hardships you have faced in resolving the issue before reaching out to our staff. Our pledge is that we will never ask for any upfront fees to handle your lemon law case. Once the matter is resolved, Volkswagen will be required to cover your legal fees for the processing of the lemon law case. In addition, if your lemon law attorney fails to win your 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas lemon law lawsuit, you owe the firm nothing. Please contact our team today to learn more.
