Safety Score
58
Average
Recalls
3
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (3)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-04 | 23V671000 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 2 | — | Details |
| 2021-03-05 | 21V142000 |
TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2,535 | — | Details |
| 2019-08-21 | 19V614000 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | I recently purchased this vehicle used on February 28. On March 20th, I hit a pothole not realizing that my driver's si… |
| 2026-02-26 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The week of February 23, 2026, the airbag warning light has come on in my dashboard advising that there is something wr… |
| 2026-02-03 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Component Failed: ABS Braking System / Wiring Harness. Safety Risk: While driving at highway speeds with my service ani… |
| 2026-02-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The vehicle warning lights come on and off to make it seem like I am about to hit or to close to something when I am no… |
| 2026-01-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine and th… |
| 2026-01-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I am reporting a critical safety failure of the ABS wiring harness following service at Jim Ellis Volkswagen. I origina… |
| 2025-12-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving over a bumpy road surface at 5-10 MPH o… |
| 2025-12-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The radio keeps turning off and on and random stuff keeps popping up on the dash I have read that atlas models from 201… |
| 2025-12-09 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My engine light is on. I got a diagnostic test which shows the catalytic converter is failing (emissions related). Thi… |
| 2025-11-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My vehicle has P0420 and P0430 code errors, indicating a problem with the catalytic converters/emission system. There i… |
| 2025-11-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | In July 2022, VW replaced the cylinder head and gaskets of my 2019 VW Atlas due to warped head. The vehicle was brought… |
| 2025-10-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Water pump failure leading to replacemnet of of water pump and valve cover gasket on engine. 2019 Atlas vehicles have … |
| 2025-10-22 | STEERING | No | 0 | The electronic steering gear is malfunctioning and making a clicking sound when the steering wheel is turned at 90-degr… |
| 2025-10-20 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | The second row captains chair seat belt latch on the passenger side does not latch fully. It latches and can be pulled … |
| 2025-10-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I’ve consistently had a coolant leak with my engine water pump. Constantly have to refill the coolant. The reason I’m m… |
| 2025-09-23 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | Emergency brakes activated while driving normally with no obstructions in front of me. This could've caused an accident… |
| 2025-08-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My water pump is going bad with only 64,505 miles on it. My VIN number wasn’t included in the federal emissions warrant… |
| 2025-08-23 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | With auto stop/start disengaged, vehicles stalls at slow speed (approaching a stop sign) or while idling at a stop ligh… |
| 2025-08-22 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Rear coil spring broke under normal driving conditions. This vin # was not part of the original recall. And dealer refu… |
| 2025-08-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car will randomly stop when using the auto start/stop feature. It can do this at slow speeds or when slowing down. Huge… |
| 2025-08-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | PODS system recall from 2023 was replaced, but now the same error message for the airbag not working for the front pass… |
| 2025-07-31 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | Yes | 0 | I was driving on the SB 55fwy in light stop and go traffic and had my ACC w/ traffic aware system engaged. My car was d… |
| 2025-07-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The vehicle experienced sudden loss of engine power accompanied by the illumination of the EPC (Electronic Power Contro… |
| 2025-07-09 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | While driving 25 mph with no traffic or people around the car came to an extreme sudden stop and without warning. The d… |
| 2025-07-07 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Brake booster faulty, alert continuously came on and off while driving at different speeds created drastic changes in c… |
| 2025-07-03 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the automatic b… |
| 2025-07-02 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | ●Vehicle tries to pull me into a completely different lanes I have no intentions of trying to go into while on the high… |
| 2025-07-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | There is a yellow triangle on my dash and when the dealer did the troubleshooting they indicated that there is a fault … |
| 2025-06-30 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | The contact owned a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, when veering towards… |
| 2025-06-21 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Rear coil spring failed under normal driving conditions. Previous recall on select 2019 Atlas models however my car was… |
| 2025-05-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | When coming to stop car will turn off at random. Car will still be in drive and alert comes up that says to restart the… |
| 2025-05-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While operating the vehicle, it will turn off randomly when coming to a stop. It happens at street lights, stop signs … |
| 2025-05-17 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The 80 valves have been replaced 4 times. This causes my car to stall, leaving me at the mercy of incoming traffic. The… |
| 2025-05-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While driving the vehicle turns off automatically... and you are prompted to restart the vehicle. On Saturday while in … |
| 2025-05-16 | STEERING | No | 0 | -Service inspection on my vehicle found my steering rack is failing (video at dealership and service report notes this)… |
| 2025-05-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | Driving at highway speeds when the vehicle hit certain bumps the front end would wobble and cause significant vibration… |
| 2025-05-15 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My 2019 Volkswagen Atlas 3.6L has shut off multiple times while driving, including once at 55 mph. I consistently recei… |
| 2025-05-12 | STEERING | No | 0 | My steering wheel and front wheels shake uncontrollably make it dangerous to drive . A complete rack and pinion needed … |
| 2025-05-12 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the Central Warni… |
| 2025-05-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | My wife and children are currently stranded 800 miles from home after our Volkswagen began shaking severely on the free… |
| 2025-05-02 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I requested a repair for safety recall 69FB about a year ago and my dealer says that they still do not have the parts t… |
| 2025-05-01 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The vehicle was repaired under a recall for the link stabilizer in 2021. The vehicle is now making the same rattling s… |
| 2025-04-02 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Seatbelt sensor will not go off even when seal belt is fastened. |
| 2025-04-01 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | I am filing this complaint due to a serious and unresolved safety issue with the steering system of my 2019 Volkswagen … |
| 2025-03-24 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Driving at constant speed on highway, vehicle either loses acceleration and / or applies brake for short moment. Tappi… |
| 2025-03-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | My car started shaking while driving at high rates of speed. Also while hitting bumps at high speed or the brakes. I to… |
| 2025-02-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | Vehicle vibrates and rumbles at very low speeds and almost feels like the engine is giving out. I was told by my local … |
| 2025-01-20 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | On January 20th 2025, we were driving on an open street with moving traffic. The automatic braking system kicked in for… |
| 2025-01-17 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | With the past year, have had 2 dangerous safety issues pop up. 1. April 2024, seat belt malfunctioned causing an error … |
| 2025-01-17 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering rack and pinion (steering gear) is failing. There is a violent intermittent vibration in the steering wheel w… |