2019 Volkswagen Atlas: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 665 complaints
665
Total Complaints
7,400mi
Median Mileage
Air Bags
Top Issue
11
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
2,128
25th Percentile
7,400
Median Mileage
20,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Air Bags
133
Service Brakes
74
Electrical System
69
Engine
56
Unknown Or Other
55
Automatic Emergency Braking
54
Steering
32
Power Train
30
Fuel/Propulsion System
26
Warnings
24
Severity Assessment
11
Crashes
0
Fires
15
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"DEFECT IN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. ALSO, INCORRECTLY CODED DATA CONTAINER WHICH FAILS TO PROVIDE AUDIBLE WARNING WHEN THE DRIVER OPENS THE DOOR WHICH INCREASES RISK OF VEHICLE THEFT."
"WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A SLOW STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THE MIDDLE ROW RIGHT SIDE SEAT DISENGAGED WHILE CHILD AND CAR SEAT IN THE SEAT AND FLUNG FORWARDED AND INTO THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT."
"WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A SLOW STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THE MIDDLE ROW RIGHT SIDE SEAT DISENGAGED WHILE CHILD AND CAR SEAT IN THE SEAT AND FLUNG FORWARDED AND INTO THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Air Bags
133 complaints
25th: 19,250 mi
Median: 30,250 mi
75th: 53,750 mi
Service Brakes
74 complaints
25th: 1,625 mi
Median: 5,400 mi
75th: 10,750 mi
Electrical System
69 complaints
25th: 6,666 mi
Median: 10,250 mi
75th: 17,000 mi
Engine
56 complaints
25th: 1,025 mi
Median: 5,545 mi
75th: 12,625 mi
Unknown Or Other
55 complaints
25th: 490 mi
Median: 2,300 mi
75th: 5,350 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
FL: 89
TX: 71
CA: 55
PA: 37
NY: 29
IL: 28
MD: 27
VA: 26
OH: 22
NC: 22
Who Files Complaints?
0.5%
Original Owners
99.5%
Second+ Owners
Volkswagen Atlas — Other Years
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Active Recalls (11)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Tank Assembly
Campaign 19V614000 | 21/08/2019
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BU.
Coil Springs
Campaign 18V904000 | 19/12/2018
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.
Headlights
Campaign 19V389000 | 22/05/2019
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 18V824000 | 26/11/2018
If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.
Side/Window
Campaign 19V218000 | 20/03/2019
In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.
Sidewall
Campaign 21V142000 | 05/03/2021
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R1.
Labels
Campaign 22V086000 | 16/02/2022
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.
Side/Window
Campaign 22V152000 | 28/03/2022
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.
Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Campaign 22V815000 | 31/10/2022
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and
Front Passenger
Campaign 23V215000 | 29/03/2023
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.
Curtain
Campaign 23V671000 | 04/10/2023
The driver's side impact air bag could deploy improperly or detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the driver's side impact air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FK.
Airbag Safety
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Check for open airbag recalls at NHTSA.gov using your VIN
- Never ignore the airbag warning light — get it diagnosed immediately
- Don't install aftermarket steering wheel covers that block the airbag
- Keep the area around airbag deployment zones clear of accessories
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28