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

725

Reporting mechanism

554

Braking behavior

419

Driver assistance issue

318

Engine behavior

316

Safety restraint issue

285

Noise

271

Condition issue

228

Access/entry issue

176

Infotainment behavior

123

Lighting behavior

117

Fluid issue

110

Performance issue

105

Electrical issue

102

Vibration/harshness

102

Powering on/off behavior

97

Starting behavior

88

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

51

Safety restraint behavior

44

Steering behavior

42

HVAC behavior

30

Smell

30

Thermal issue

30

Recent change

16

Ride/handling behavior

16

Wiper/washer behavior

8

Communication/network issue

3

Charging behavior

1

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


Crash

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


Crash

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


1 injured

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…

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Updated August 10, 2026. Refreshed nightly.