2025 Volkswagen Atlas: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 47 complaints
47
Total Complaints
5,550mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
3
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

3,793 25th Percentile
5,550 Median Mileage
8,887 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Electrical System
9
Power Train
6
Unknown Or Other
5
Engine
4
Warnings
3
Steering
2
Automatic Emergency Braking
2
Service Brakes
2
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Assist
2

Severity Assessment

3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"This is a 7 day old vehicle. Twice in the past two days the steering wheel locked up when steering into a turn, forcing me to slam on the brakes to avoid crashing. It also happened once when in reverse, backing out of a parking lot. Error/failure codes pop up for a few seconds when this happens and..."
"Ever since the 2nd day I owned the car which I purchased on [XXX], the interior lighting, sunroof button and roadside assistance button operate themselves when it's colder then 40 degrees outside, the lights blink, the sunroof button doesn't work and the roadside assistance gets called repeatedly. ..."
"Ever since the 2nd day I owned the car which I purchased on [XXX], the interior lighting, sunroof button and roadside assistance button operate themselves when it's colder then 40 degrees outside, the lights blink, the sunroof button doesn't work and the roadside assistance gets called repeatedly. ..."

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.

FL: 10 TN: 5 WI: 5 NJ: 4 IL: 4 MD: 3 NC: 3 NY: 3 TX: 3 NV: 2

Volkswagen Atlas — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
20186458
201966511
2020490
202167010
20222505
20231496
202421612

Active Recalls (4)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Automatic Transmission
Campaign 25V081000 | 12/02/2025
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38CX.
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