2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Only 23 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 107 |
| 2021 | 164 |
| 2022 | 77 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 99 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
11 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
On August 31, 2026, while driving my 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport on the highway, multiple warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stopped operating while I was in traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-31
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Car has been to [XXX] in [XXX] many times as the screen will go blank and freeze. Unable to change radio or temperature. Can not see when I go in reverse. I have to turn off the car for 30 mins to have the screen to work again.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-17
Battery was dead 6 days after purchase and had to be towed to dealership. Dealership put a new battery in the vehicle on a Friday, 2 days later the battery was dead again.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-02
Power train
7 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing transmission case/housing.
Engine
5 of 23 total reports mention: engine.
Forward collision avoidance
4 of 23 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and adaptive cruise control.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 23 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-03-07Engine25V100000 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.
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2025-03-12Power train25V081000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2025-06-05Back over prevention25V334000 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.
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.
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2025-07-25Service brakes, suspension25V434000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V100000 · Engine
- Recall 25V081000 · Power train
- Recall 25V334000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V434000 · Service brakes, suspension
FAQ
- Is the 2025 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 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have?
- 4 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.