Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has 6 recalls, 16 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
16
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
22V152000
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. Th...
22V718000
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 ...
22V753000
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 Sp...
22V807000
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-sid...
24V464000
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 ...
25V434000
SERVICE BRAKES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on t...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Our VW Atlas Cross Sport 2023 was involved in an accident on August 3, 2025 where the Automatic Emer... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Cam... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Cam... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Cam... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Cam... |
| Apr 16, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Cam... |
| Jan 30, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle simply shuts off with no warning or reason. I should NOT have to explain to anybody how... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | UNKOWN Brakes on brand new vehicle are exhibiting behavior that is not normal for a car of this siz... |
| Nov 5, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This vehicle when using the Navigation system will suddenly show the vehicle 50 to 100+ miles from i... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | MY CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALSO I HAVE HAD BRAKE ISSUES. GRINDING NOISE AND LOUD NOISE. THEY ... |
| Oct 15, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | When car came to a stop at a red light I put my foot on the gas once the light turned green. When I ... |
| Sep 24, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The car will stop suddenly at a red light or when slowing in traffic without warning. I have to stop... |
| Sep 6, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving on the freeway, the panoramic sunroof exploded. This time, the vehicle has not been re... |
| Jun 30, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My car cuts off while driving. For instance, I was at a red light, in the left turning lane, and the... |
| May 4, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The components that failed or malfunctioned was the fuel pump & fuel system components. During the 1... |
| Mar 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Multiple issues since purchasing the vehicle in 01/2023. - First evening in the driveway all of the... |