Model year
2023 Volkswagen Atlas
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 139 complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 6 recalls and 19 complaints under ATLAS CROSS SPORT. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (36), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (34), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (24). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 20–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2018 466 complaints
- 2019 483 complaints
- 2020 27 complaints
- 2021 480 complaints
- 2022 184 complaints
- 2023 139 complaints
- 2024 175 complaints
- 2025 50 complaints
- 2026 11 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
25V434000 · Jun 30, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES; SUSPENSION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear…
24V464000 · Jun 20, 2024
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
22V753000 · Oct 7, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
22V718000 · Sep 26, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
22V152000 · Mar 28, 2022
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the…
Complaints
139 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ATLAS CROSS SPORT | 6 | 19 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE23017 | Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Sep 28, 2023 | Dec 18, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Sport SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
| Cross Sport SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.136 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 25 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Atlas Cross Sport · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 25 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Atlas · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Atlas Cross Sport · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Atlas 4motion · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 24 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Atlas 4motion · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 24 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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