Volkswagen Atlas
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Predicted Reliability
We expect the 2025 Atlas to be less reliable than other new cars. This prediction is based on the Volkswagen brand score and the past Atlas data.
The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA.
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The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA.
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Volkswagen Atlas
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Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
2003
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2005
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2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Powertrain
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2001
2002
2003
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2006
2007
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2009
2010
2011
2012
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2015
2016
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2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Drive System
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2001
2002
2003
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
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2001
2002
2003
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2005
2006
2007
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2009
2010
2011
2012
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2015
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2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Exhaust
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Brakes
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Climate System
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2001
2002
2003
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
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2015
2016
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2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Build Quality
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2001
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2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Electrical Accessories
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2001
2002
2003
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2005
2006
2007
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2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
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2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Body Hardware
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Paint/Trim
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Noises/Leaks
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
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2001
2002
2003
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2005
2006
2007
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2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
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2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
SERVICE BRAKES, SUSPENSION
Jun 30, 2025
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V434000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
546
BACK OVER PREVENTION
May 21, 2025
A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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."
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V334000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
171381
ENGINE
Feb 17, 2025
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V100000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
177493
POWER TRAIN
Feb 12, 2025
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The transmission may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V081000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
19
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