Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has 17 recalls, 442 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
17
Recalls
442
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 9, 2026
20V716000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Ar...
21V026000
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle ...
21V132000
WHEELS:RIM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The lug bolt holes on the wheels may h...
21V812000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts...
21V892000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system ...
20V505000
SEATS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ...
20V504000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may ...
20V702000
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cros...
20V712000
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. One or both steering knuckle...
21V616000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Damaged relays may have been installed...
22V086000
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...
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...
22V245000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may ha...
22V514000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Ti...
22V815000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3...
23V215000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detec...
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 ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Both set of running lights on my Atlas have burned out and were replaced since purchased of car in 2... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving on a busy road and my car turned off. I had to turn on my hazards and hope no one hit ... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | AIR BAGS | My wife was driving the car to go get food. While she was out she called me and asked me to look at ... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hood latch release cable snapped and I can no longer open hood. |
| Jun 11, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Hood release cable either lost tension, broke, or came loose from the clamp in the junction box and ... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | passenger side day time running light went out right at 60,000. called dealer not covered under warr... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | Vehicle safety components bypassed |
| May 27, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Front passenger-side daytime running light went out. Cannot be replaced individually. Must replace e... |
| May 22, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The DRLs went out at the same time. It's still not working so it's available for inspection. DRLs ar... |
| May 21, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle has an oil leak in the crankshaft with 70 K miles, dealership states not covered by VW |
| May 21, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Driver's side daytime running lights have gone out already after fairly low mileage. Have since disc... |
| May 20, 2026 | SEATS | Rear seat latch for the second row, which enables the seats to slide forward for passengers to enter... |
| May 19, 2026 | AIR BAGS | My daughter hit a deer while she was on the interstate, so she had her cruise control set at 72 mph,... |
| May 16, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The hood release latch cable on my 2021 VW Atlas snapped, making it impossible to access the engine ... |
| May 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Car repeatedly shutting off while driving. Coal canister replaced multiple times but car has contin... |
| May 12, 2026 | ENGINE | I have an Atlas Voltswagon 2021. I have a water pump leak issue with my vehicle. There is a recall w... |
| May 10, 2026 | STRUCTURE | I was casually checking my fluid levels when I opened the hood and there was a loud pop upon pulling... |
| May 9, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The daylight running lights failed at the same time. This a closed system so VW wants 1000 per headl... |
| May 3, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Both LED headlight running day lights went out together. |
| May 2, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | This vehicle is equipped with LED Daytime Running Lights. These are designed to be long-life, howev... |