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2024 Volkswagen Atlas reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas has 170 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 57 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Atlas years here — over the median of the other years, which is 36. NHTSA has 8 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Service brakes, and Camera.

2018 Volkswagen Atlas
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Complaints

170

Per year

57

Recalls

8

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (43 of 170), then Service brakes (36) and Engine (28). The most filings arrived in 2025 (73 of 170). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Atlas has 133 complaints, 31 per year, and the 2025 has 47 complaints, 24 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (8)

Recall back-over prevention, software 2026-07-22 · NHTSA campaign 26V473000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.
Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 28, 2026.
Recall Service brakes 2025-06-30 · NHTSA campaign 25V434000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Remedy 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.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-05-21 · NHTSA campaign 25V334000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy 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.
Recall Engine 2025-02-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V100000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.
Remedy 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.
Recall Brake master cylinder 2024-09-27 · NHTSA campaign 24V723000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.
Remedy 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 at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 471F.
Recall back-over prevention, software 2024-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 24V480000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy 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.
Recall Front passenger seat weight sensor 2024-06-20 · NHTSA campaign 24V464000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Remedy 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 Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2023-08-23 · NHTSA campaign 23V593000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (170 total)

Electrical system
43
Service brakes
36
Engine
28
Forward collision avoidance
27
Powertrain
20
Visibility and wipers
11
Back-over prevention
9
Exterior lighting
9
Air bags
8
Lane departure
7
Speed control
6
Fuel and propulsion system
5
Seats
4
Structure
4
Seat belts
3
Steering
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Suspension
2
Wheels
2
Fuel system, other
1
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Crash-flagged

6

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

7

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

32023502024732025442026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • ". Brake Master Cylinder Failure: The brake pedal feels soft and spongy and produces hydraulic groaning noises, indicating a failure of the master brake cylinder consistent with NHTSA Recall 24V-723. The dealership has…"
    Suspension, Unknown or other, Service brakes · filed 2026-09-21
  • "The problem is the car has moments of stalls/not accelerating. From a stop, like at a stoplight, I have to press the gas pedal all the way to the floor, and even though the RPMs go up, the car doesn't move or barely…"
    Powertrain, Speed control, Engine · filed 2026-09-15
  • "Sunroof spontaneously imploded while driving down an empty highway. Glass fell down on us and our three kids in the backseat. Remaining glass is pointing upward and outward."
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-11
  • "While accelerating, my 2024 Volkswagen Atlas hesitates and drags before responding to throttle input. The vehicle was brought to Volkswagen Cypress (Houston, TX) on 08/25/2026 for a scheduled service appointment that…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-08-27
  • "I purchased this car brand new in 2024. As of today I have had 7 chips in my windshield. The first one which resulted in a replacement was February/ March 2025. I have replaced it once and filled 2 chips, but I…"
    Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-08-21

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Atlas 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 20 27 23 MPG $2800
Atlas 4motion Peak Edition 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 18 24 20 MPG $3250
Atlas Cross Sport 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 20 27 23 MPG $2800
Atlas Cross Sport 4motion 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $2950
Atlas SE 4motion 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $2950
Atlas SEL 4motion 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 19 25 21 MPG $3100

Specs and fitment

1st generation (refresh), 2024–present
Body styles SUV
Oil VW 508.00 0W-20 (2.0T per manual) , 5.7 qt capacity
Tire size 255/50R20
Towing capacity 5,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 23V593000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure. 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. Remedy: 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas reliable?

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas has 170 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 57 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Atlas years here — over the median of the other years, which is 36. NHTSA has 8 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Service brakes, and Camera.

What are common problems with a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (43 of 170), then Service brakes (36) and Engine (28). The most filings arrived in 2025 (73 of 170). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Is the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Atlas has 133 complaints, 31 per year, and the 2025 has 47 complaints, 24 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas been recalled?

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas has 8 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas?

Owners have filed 170 complaints about the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is 21.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Volkswagen Atlas use?

US Atlas manuals specify VW-approved oil for the VR6 or 2.0T engine in the maintenance section.

What does NHTSA recall 22V-152 cover on the Volkswagen Atlas?

NHTSA safety recall 22V152000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

What generation is the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas?

1st generation (2018-2023).