2022 Volkswagen Atlas
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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
- 184
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 184 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2018 | 465 |
| 2019 | 482 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 482 |
| 2022 | 184 |
| 2023 | 141 |
| 2024 | 176 |
| 2025 | 51 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
27% · 50 reportsShow complaint excerpts
This car has increasingly started stalling out as I come to a stop in traffic at lower speeds. There is no consistent pattern behind when it will occur.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21
Service brakes
26% · 47 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
My atlas forward collision system malfunctioned causing the automatic emergency braking to turn on when there was no one and nothing in front of me. I was then rear ended. Which ultimately totaled my vehicle. My car said airbag error as well.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-24
Electrical system
23% · 43 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving, the steering wheel warning light briefly flashed on my dashboard and then disappeared. Later, it came back on and stayed illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-19
Also filed under Steering
While driving my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, the infotainment system began malfunctioning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Air bags
16% · 30 reportsForward collision avoidance
14% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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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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2023-09-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-12-18 Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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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 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 50 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 47 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 43 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
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas 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.