2024 Volkswagen Atlas: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 216 complaints
216
Total Complaints
9,500mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
12
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
4,997
25th Percentile
9,500
Median Mileage
14,245
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
37
Service Brakes
32
Engine
19
Unknown Or Other
19
Automatic Emergency Braking
15
Power Train
14
Adaptive Cruise Control
11
Warnings
10
Air Bags
7
Visibility/Wiper
7
Severity Assessment
12
Crashes
3
Fires
12
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle there would be a knocking sound coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The failure occurred approximately three times. The accelerator pedal would fail to move the vehicle without flooring the accele..."
"Engine failure. Can not start. Lost all the fuel with in an 1 hr after filling the tank."
"1. The plastic piece attached to the outer section of the back passenger seats of the 2024 VW Atlas is designed where the seat belt gets easily tangled in the seat tract, allowing the seatbelt to get caught and rendering the seat inoperable. This component should be available for inspection upon req..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 30
FL: 28
CA: 22
IN: 12
MA: 9
SC: 7
MO: 7
OH: 7
MI: 7
CO: 6
Who Files Complaints?
0.9%
Original Owners
99.1%
Second+ Owners
Volkswagen Atlas — Other Years
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Active Recalls (7)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Campaign 23V593000 | 23/08/2023
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, engine failure may cause an oil leak which can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 13i6.
Front Passenger
Campaign 24V464000 | 20/06/2024
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 September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volksw
Software
Campaign 24V480000 | 27/06/2024
A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.
Master Cylinder
Campaign 24V723000 | 27/09/2024
An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Additionally, vehicles that were added to the population on November 21, 2024, their letters were mailed on December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Relations a
Engine
Campaign 25V100000 | 17/02/2025
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10X5.
Camera
Campaign 25V334000 | 21/05/2025
A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.
Service Brakes
Campaign 25V434000 | 30/06/2025
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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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