Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has 26 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
26
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | ENGINE | My vehicle has P0420 and P0430 code errors, indicating a problem with the catalytic converters/emiss... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | ENGINE | In July 2022, VW replaced the cylinder head and gaskets of my 2019 VW Atlas due to warped head. The ... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle experienced sudden loss of engine power accompanied by the illumination of the EPC (Elec... |
| May 21, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While operating the vehicle, it will turn off randomly when coming to a stop. It happens at street ... |
| Oct 2, 2024 | ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE | Vehicle has auto stop/start. Vehicle shuts down when at a stop sign and does not start .Deactivating... |
| Sep 7, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60-75 MP... |
| Jul 19, 2024 | ENGINE | The car would randomly stall in the middle of intersections after leaving a stop and a message in th... |
| May 2, 2024 | ENGINE | The engine mount of my 2019 VW Atlas SE failed around April 2024. The specific part (Engine Mounting... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car keeps jerking and stalling when in traffic, car line or just driving very slowly. It feels l... |
| Sep 28, 2023 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My '19' Atlas had given me several issues after 2 years. The engine light has illuminated several ti... |
| Aug 19, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Unit will not start when showing 1/4 tank of fuel on a 3.85 degree decline. Fear of duplication of c... |
| Aug 15, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine shutting off intermittently. Engine has hut off at 10 mph currently. No, "not able to be recr... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | ENGINE | Low coolant level warning comes on every few days. I've taken the car to the dealership and they say... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | ENGINE | Car engine turns off while driving and says start engine. Yes the vehicle is available for inspectio... |
| Mar 5, 2022 | ENGINE | Coolant cap repeatedly came loose after 15,000 miles triggering low Coolant warning to come on. Appe... |
| Sep 24, 2021 | ENGINE | While at stop light or stopped for another reason (i.e. stop sign, turning, etc.) engine shuts off (... |
| Sep 3, 2021 | ENGINE | The stop start system is faulty. I was at a stop sign and when I tried to go “start engine manually”... |
| Apr 1, 2021 | ENGINE | PURCHASED MY CAR IN MAY OF 2019 IN JAN/FEB WHILE DRIVING COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON ' VERIFIED COOLANT ... |
| Jan 15, 2021 | ENGINE | COOLANT LOOSES 8OZ OF FLUID EVERY 2 MONTHS, DEALER SAYS IT "JUST EVAPORATES" IT ONLY HAS 12017 MILES... |
| Jan 11, 2021 | ENGINE | AT 8,860 MILES COOLANT LEVEL WARNING APPEARED WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET. I BELIEVE WE ARE EX... |