Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has 11 recalls, 92 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
11
Recalls
92
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
21V892000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system ...
20V504000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may ...
20V505000
SEATS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ...
20V712000
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. One or both steering knuckle...
20V702000
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cros...
21V026000
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle ...
22V086000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory s...
22V152000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. Th...
22V815000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3...
23V215000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detec...
24V464000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | STRUCTURE,ENGINE | February 2025, just outside the warranty period, the hood latch had become disconnected/broken unde... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ENGINE | I purchased a new 2020 Atlas Cross Sport in 2020. The car currently has 108,000 miles. In the time I... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While traveling south on Wheeler Road at the underpass of the Long Island Expressway my 2020 Volkswa... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The warning light came on signaling an airbag problem. The dealer checked all the wires and connec... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | GAS TANK SEAL FAILED CAUSING COLLAPSE OF GAS TANK AND DAMAGE TO FUEL PUMP. SIMILAR PROBLEM IN OTHER... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The car was purchased brand new in 2020. In 2022, the heating core broke and had to be replaced. Thi... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Pulled out of driveway onto major road. Brake fluid alert showed up on dash. Brakes completely sto... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hood cable release snapped/broke during a routine oil change. |
| Oct 4, 2025 | STRUCTURE | 2020 Atlas Cross Sport- hood release cable snapped- known issue. Many complaints online. Needs a rec... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | On Sep 25 2025 my wife parked car in parking lot to check phone messages. The car was in park. When ... |
| Aug 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The hood latch is broken. After searching the cause I have found that this is a common issue with 20... |
| Aug 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Issue: Vehicle Lockout/Fob Unresponsive The combination of opening the passenger door, locking the ... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Noise (Rattle) coming from LH rear wheel well while driving. Brought vehicle to dealer for inspecti... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I am having the same airbag sensor problem that everyone else is. My vehicle is not part of the reca... |
| Feb 22, 2025 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Steering makes a noise. SOS light is red and it's the second time this happens. Last time the dealer... |
| Jan 18, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Having issues with the vehicle Power Train, Steering, Steering wheel locked, Suspension, Blind Spot ... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Vehicles “Airbag Error” light has turned on. From what I’m reading this is a known faulty sensor tha... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | on 11/18/24 Spark plug issues and misfire cylinder causing loss of power and acceleration with engin... |
| Nov 14, 2024 | STRUCTURE | August of 2023 the vehicle was taken to Charles Maund VW in Austin Texas due to the hood latch disco... |
| Nov 5, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Daylight Running Lights (LED stripe) went out but in order to replace it, the whole headlight chassi... |