NHTSA Data Explorer
Volkswagen Atlas
Data refreshed August 10, 2026
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Complaints
1,905
Active records
Recalls
47
Active records
TSBs
1,248
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
56
Crashes
37
Fires
5
Top reported issues — Volkswagen Atlas
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Operating state
Reporting mechanism
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Engine behavior
Safety restraint issue
Noise
Condition issue
Access/entry issue
Infotainment behavior
Lighting behavior
Fluid issue
Performance issue
Electrical issue
Vibration/harshness
Powering on/off behavior
Starting behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Steering behavior
HVAC behavior
Smell
Thermal issue
Recent change
Ride/handling behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Charging behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Filed Aug 6, 2026
Passenger side headlight failed prematurely resulting in only one of the headlights functioning
2019 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Filed Aug 5, 2026
The airbag error light in the vehicle came on. I took it to the dealership where the vehicle was purchased. They are charging $300.+ per hour to repair the issue. The vehicle has never been in an accident. The airbag has never been deployed.
2023 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Filed Aug 5, 2026
The back up camera is no longer working as well as the infotainment system
2023 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Filed Aug 5, 2026
2023 Volkswagen Atlas R-Line. While driving (moving) on a congested road the vehicle signaled Please start engine manually the gas pedal became unresponsive. Power steering, radio, A/C, all still worked, but I had to come to a complete stop to restart engine. The same thing has happened multiple times now with the last one being in the middle of the road trying to complete a U-turn. This is incredibly dangerous for not only my family but others on the road not expecting a vehicle to stall. This…
2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Filed Aug 5, 2026
P255 / 50 R 20 Tire light stays on. Right front tire is low. I have to fill up all 4 tires. I just purchased this vehicle. Was I sold a lemon? My cold air doesn't work now either. I just made my 3rd payment on this Volkswagen Atlas SEL 2018 What all do I need to have inspected. The car dealership never inspected this vehicle when it came off the truck.
2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Filed Aug 5, 2026
EPC light Tire light My cold air doesn't work, cruise control, heating on driver side mirror. Not sure what else. I made my first car payment in June 2026. Looks like I got a lemon vehicle.
2023 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Filed Aug 4, 2026
Lost complete control of both the brake and the throttle while attempting to pull into a parking spot at low speed. Car started to roll backwards down a hill and I was unable to stop it. Had to cycle the car off and back on to fix it. Took it to a VW dealership service department and they reported no fault codes so there was nothing they could do. No check engine light or fault codes.
2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Filed Jul 31, 2026
When attempting to drive out of a steep driveway to turn onto a main arterial, the car interpreted the hill as a potential collision and turned on the emergency braking. This left me half-way in the lane, at a complete stop, unable to accelerate and continue driving, with on-coming traffic at over 40mph heading toward me in what would be a T-bone collision. Traffic stopped giving me time to reverse back up the driveway. I further backed up to come down the driveway at a different angle but the…
2023 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Filed Jul 30, 2026
While driving, the vehicle stalls and shuts off completely without warning, creating an immediate safety hazard. This engine stalling occurs randomly at various speeds, including while actively operating the vehicle in traffic. There is no Check Engine Light (CEL), malfunction indicator, or dashboard warning prior to the stalling event, depriving the driver of any advanced notice to safely pull over.A subsequent inspection revealed that the evaporative emissions (EVAP) carbon canister is…
2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Filed Jul 29, 2026
Dealer sold flood damaged 2020 Atlas 98k miles as safe vehicle. Found severe rust corrosion on steering column that could break while driving causing loss of control crash death. Also found 7 areas of toxic mold inside causing allergic reaction and breathing problems. Mold in seats, carpet, AC system. Dealer refused to repair and forced trade for overpriced 2023 Explorer with high loan. Vehicle unsafe - life threatening defect hidden by dealer. Steering and body structure compromised by flood…