Model year
2026 Volkswagen Atlas
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 11 complaints for the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 0 complaints under ATLAS CROSS SPORT. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2). NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,200, 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
26V473000 · Jul 22, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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.
25V835000 · Dec 3, 2025
Do not driveWHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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.
Complaints
11 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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 | 2 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS SPORT SUV N/A AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
| CROSS SPORT SUV N/A FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A 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 | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Atlas Cross Sport · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Atlas SEL 4motion · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Atlas SE 4motion · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Atlas 4motion Peak Edition · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Volkswagen Atlas at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.