2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 77
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 77 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 107 |
| 2021 | 164 |
| 2022 | 77 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 99 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
30% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
My airbag warning light keeps randomly coming on and off. My breaks are making a constant grinding and screeching noise that alternate on the driver and passenger side randomly and at times fail to break properly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-30
Electrical system
27% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing sensors.
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Initially, my Atlas would not auto-start with the key fab. When I returned to my vehicle, the lights flashed, it gave a battery warning, then I was able to start the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-14
When parking the car it hit the other parking vehicle on the right side of it. The sensors didn't work at the time of the collision or after the collision. The vehicle is taking a force parking when the parking button is turned on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-13
I was on day trip (XXX) and car worked fine in the morning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-27
Engine
25% · 19 reportsForward collision avoidance
16% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Air bags
14% · 11 reportsSafety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-06-22Air bags22V152000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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2022-07-20Fuel system, gasoline22V245000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the long fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iD.
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2022-08-02Back over prevention, equipment22V514000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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2022-09-16Trailer hitches22V657000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.
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2022-11-08Engine and engine cooling22V753000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022.
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2022-11-22Suspension22V807000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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2024-09-30Air bags24V464000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 19 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V152000 · Air bags
- Recall 22V245000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 22V514000 · Back over prevention, equipment
- Recall 22V657000 · Trailer hitches
- Recall 22V753000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 22V807000 · Suspension
- Recall 24V464000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.