Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas has 5 recalls, 102 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
102
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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...
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 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | ENGINE | I am reporting a significant safety compliance issue involving a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle a... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving on the highway at 65 miles per hour, my Atlas shut itself off. I had to put it into p... |
| Mar 8, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My sos light has been disconnected for days and VW customer care will not put in an IT ticket until ... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Current mileage: 55,000 miles, and the warranty expired at 50,000 miles. Shortly after the expiratio... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | My car windshield as cracked where the rearview mirror attaches. The crack is approximately 10 inche... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | ENGINE | While operating my vehicle, the engine shuts off and stalls unexpectedly, including while driving at... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The oil separator / PCV system on my 2023 Volkswagen Atlas failed prematurely, causing oil leakage a... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine turns off completely traveling at moderate speeds in drive gear while approaching and then st... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that on the first day the vehicle was p... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | ENGINE | Complaint Summary: The PCV valve (oil separator, part number 06Q103495F) has failed twice within 20,... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I bought the car in 2023 with 700 miles on it. Since then when coming from a stop the engine delays ... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Daytime Running Light failure at 36K Miles on one side. Entire assembly requires warranty replacemen... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The car engine shuts off while driving at slow speeds ... many times while parked at a red light. T... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Head lights not fully functioning. Day time running lights not providing adequate visibility. There ... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Daytime running lamps on both left and right side have failed and no longer working. Right side lam... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I own a 2023 VW Atlas purchased new from a Volkswagen dealership. In October 2024, while the vehicle... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2023 VW Atlas is stalling out in high temperatures. When you mash the accelerator, at times the v... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I believe the charcoal cannister failed in my situation. I was driving my car on the highway in stop... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake rotors cause vehicle vibrations while applying steady brake pressure at speeds above 30 MPH. T... |