Across the 9 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 77 recall campaigns and 2,024 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Atlas. The 2019 model year has the most complaints (484).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2025 | 5 | 51 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 176 | 7 | 5 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 142 | 4 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 185 | 3 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2021 | 17 | 480 | 9 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2020 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 19 | |
| 2019 | 12 | 484 | 7 | 5 of 5 | 19 | |
| 2018 | 17 | 466 | 8 | 5 of 5 | 20 |
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 466 |
| 2019 | 484 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 480 |
| 2022 | 185 |
| 2023 | 142 |
| 2024 | 176 |
| 2025 | 51 |
| 2026 | 13 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.