Safety Score
46
High Risk
Recalls
6
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (6)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-13 | 22V245000 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1,382 | — | Details |
| 2021-11-17 | 21V892000 |
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 54,429 | — | Details |
| 2021-10-15 | 21V812000 |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 30 | — | Details |
| 2021-08-06 | 21V616000 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS | 33 | — | Details |
| 2021-03-03 | 21V132000 |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 128 | — | Details |
| 2020-11-17 | 20V712000 |
STEERING | 776 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The integrated LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) strip within the passenger-side headlight assembly failed prematurely at… |
| 2026-04-07 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Yes | 2 | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system traps harmful fuel vapors from the gas tank, storing them in a charcoal cani… |
| 2026-03-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | After subscribing to the Safe Drive on the VW app, I got a warning display on my dash for service for the SOS call syst… |
| 2026-03-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My vehicle has been taken in for the ac 3x now as well as the start stop feature stalling and not working twice. This m… |
| 2026-03-18 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Rear coil snapped while driving |
| 2026-03-12 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | ON DIFFERENT OCCASION THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE WILL LOCK AND NOT ALLOW THE DOOR TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. I HAVE BEEN DRIV… |
| 2026-03-07 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | hood latch broke. and cannot open hood |
| 2026-02-28 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Hi- I have an atlas 2021 Volkswagen Atlas- that was recently serviced for a transmission leak. According to my mechani… |
| 2026-02-26 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Up until failure, car showed no signs of a problem and was properly maintained. While driving under normal highway cond… |
| 2026-02-13 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Snapped good latch cable |
| 2026-01-24 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | LED Headlight and DRL burned out and bulbs cannot be replaced, the entire headlight assembly needs to be replaced costi… |
| 2026-01-16 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | On January 16, 2026, the 2021 Atlas had a severe gas leak and a large pool of gas was observed underneath the vehicle. … |
| 2026-01-13 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Passenger daytime running lights stop working. Vehicle has low mileage but beyond warranty due to years owned. |
| 2026-01-12 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Daytime running light on passenger side has failed. Repair is complex and estimated at a minimum of $1200 for a part t… |
| 2026-01-06 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The headlight on my vehicle failed, and when I took it to the dealer, I was told this is a known and ongoing issue that… |
| 2026-01-05 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The emergency SOS/ Emergency call function has failed. It appeared yesterday, so I began looking into the issue online.… |
| 2025-12-29 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The hood release latch fails during normal operations rendering the engine compartment inaccessible and constituting a … |
| 2025-12-21 | TIRES | No | 0 | Driving north on [XXX] on [XXX] the right rear tire on my 2021 Atlas completely failed and ripped apart through the sid… |
| 2025-12-09 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The Bevel Box was broken due to a defect CV axle. The axle pushed out of the bevel box and separated at the cab joint. |
| 2025-12-06 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed spe… |
| 2025-11-30 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Brake booster system failed, which results in spongy brake pedal with significant reduction in braking force. Problem h… |
| 2025-11-29 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | Vehicle went in for service on the airbags. The dealer has been sent the incorrect OEM part 5 times from Volkswagen par… |
| 2025-11-28 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | Upon a low speed curb strike, predominantly striking the rear driver tire and partially the front driver tire, during a… |
| 2025-11-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Hood release latch is broken, no tension in the lever in the cabin. I'm unable to access the engine compartment. Car wo… |
| 2025-11-25 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The cars Headlight DRL burnt out and no way to replace them or turn of warning off without paying dealership $2K to rep… |
| 2025-11-25 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering wheel shakes at speeds over 65 mph, I had multiple repairs in 4 years and each time it is only a year fix. [… |
| 2025-11-05 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | The seat belt receptacle on the rear passenger side seat has failed. The vehicle is barely 4 years old. The dealershi… |
| 2025-10-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | daytime running lights are not functioning and vw wants $1500 per side to replace. this is not reasonable. |
| 2025-10-22 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Dual Daytime running light (DRL) LED headlights failures. The LED DRL strips integrated into the headlight assembly st… |
| 2025-10-22 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 1 | There issue with bad smell or chemicals that causes an health issues. I tried resolving on several issues it's always m… |
| 2025-10-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Circuit Malfunction- Faulty wiring causing ABS, and EPC damage and defects. |
| 2025-10-03 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Windshield repeatedly cracks with no visible sign of impact. A quick Reddit search shows lots of other people having th… |
| 2025-10-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Hood release cable has snapped resulting in inability to access critical components on the vehicle or do routine mainte… |
| 2025-09-27 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Passenger daytime running light has stopped working at 61,952 miles. This light is not able to be replaced by itself wh… |
| 2025-09-16 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Emergency Call (SOS) system failure / internal battery defect. This is apparently a known issue on the VW Atlas (and o… |
| 2025-09-12 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The hood release cable broke during normal use. Unable to access engine and components. Unable to jump/service the ba… |
| 2025-09-03 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Passenger side LED daytime running light is out at 67,000 and is going to cost over $2k to get replaced. LED lights sho… |
| 2025-08-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I own a 2021 VW Atlas, subject to recall 24V464. I scheduled a recall service appointment weeks in advance at Colonial … |
| 2025-08-14 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Vehicle often stalls at stops, been doing a lot of research and a lot of people have the same issue all over forums wit… |
| 2025-08-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The daytime running light strip in the headlight fails. Identical failure to the Honda Accord - which had a recall/war… |
| 2025-08-06 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Daytime Running Lights went out after 50K miles (warranty is out at this point). To fix this issue VW is requiring to c… |
| 2025-08-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Drivers side DRL LED complete failure at 62000 miles. Known issue all over the internet. I bought the extended warranty… |
| 2025-07-31 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | My daylight running headlights are out, went out before 40k miles. They said they would have to replace the whole assem… |
| 2025-07-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle randomly stalls trying to leave from red lights or parking. Engine stumbles and vehicle dies causing many near … |
| 2025-07-18 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Our LED headlight failed at 80,000 miles and is not just a simple bulb change. We have to replace the entire headlight … |
| 2025-07-14 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Passenger side daytime running light LED strip out at 50k miles. LEDs have long life span and should not go out so soon… |
| 2025-07-10 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Day Time Running Lights Burn out too quickly. They are LED lights and should last longer than 50,000 miles of the cars … |
| 2025-07-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The car began revving at lights when I was in drive and stopped at red lights. The normal at rest rev is 0.75 however I… |
| 2025-07-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The daytime running lights went out at 45,500 miles. Called dealership and I am one week out of warranty. The cost to f… |
| 2025-07-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | 1. Component/System Failed, Available for Inspection? Failed passenger side LED daytime running light (DRL) strip in he… |