Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has 88 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-related recall.
88
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory s...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My engine light is on. I got a diagnostic test which shows the catalytic converter is failing (emis... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Water pump failure leading to replacemnet of of water pump and valve cover gasket on engine. 2019 A... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Emergency brakes activated while driving normally with no obstructions in front of me. This could've... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My water pump is going bad with only 64,505 miles on it. My VIN number wasn’t included in the federa... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving on the SB 55fwy in light stop and go traffic and had my ACC w/ traffic aware system en... |
| Jul 3, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| May 17, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The 80 valves have been replaced 4 times. This causes my car to stall, leaving me at the mercy of in... |
| May 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2019 Volkswagen Atlas 3.6L has shut off multiple times while driving, including once at 55 mph. I... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On January 20th 2025, we were driving on an open street with moving traffic. The automatic braking s... |
| Dec 11, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2019 VW Atlas SE V6 fwd with 66,xxx miles USA. Just very recently at this mileage I experienced stal... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | The magnetic chest clip does not stay clipped/locked. Can easily undo the chest clip without use of ... |
| Nov 23, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle cut off twice while idling. The 2nd time I was sitting at a red-light and it was very bus... |
| Oct 9, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | vehicle constantly shuts down in the middle of road and have to put in park and restart. all signs p... |
| Jul 14, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The car would state, “Do not exit the car unless it is in park.” “Transmission is in safety mode.” ... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The car shuts off while driving. The dealership can’t re-create and isn’t sure what the problem is. |
| Jul 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While stopped at a red light awaiting a turn light, my vehicle made clicking noises and turned off. ... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car turns itself off when stopped when still in drive. Happens even when the auto stop/start feature... |
| Jun 9, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have a start/stop error message on my dash and my car stalls when I am braking sometimes the car t... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Overcast day. No rain, dry roads. 60 degree weather. Dash displayed forward collision warning (in re... |
| Apr 17, 2024 | LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The blind spot monitor and rear traffic alert have now turned themselves off 3 times. Each time it w... |