Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has 11 recalls, 446 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
11
Recalls
446
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V614000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the...
18V904000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen J...
19V389000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabl...
18V824000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do n...
19V218000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger s...
21V142000
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicle...
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...
23V671000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side impact air bag may be missing a weld at th...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | SUSPENSION | I recently purchased this vehicle used on February 28. On March 20th, I hit a pothole not realizing ... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The week of February 23, 2026, the airbag warning light has come on in my dashboard advising that th... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Component Failed: ABS Braking System / Wiring Harness. Safety Risk: While driving at highway speeds ... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle warning lights come on and off to make it seem like I am about to hit or to close to som... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | I am reporting a critical safety failure of the ABS wiring harness following service at Jim Ellis Vo... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving over a bumpy road su... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The radio keeps turning off and on and random stuff keeps popping up on the dash I have read that at... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My engine light is on. I got a diagnostic test which shows the catalytic converter is failing (emis... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | ENGINE | My vehicle has P0420 and P0430 code errors, indicating a problem with the catalytic converters/emiss... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | ENGINE | In July 2022, VW replaced the cylinder head and gaskets of my 2019 VW Atlas due to warped head. The ... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Water pump failure leading to replacemnet of of water pump and valve cover gasket on engine. 2019 A... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | STEERING | The electronic steering gear is malfunctioning and making a clicking sound when the steering wheel i... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The second row captains chair seat belt latch on the passenger side does not latch fully. It latches... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I’ve consistently had a coolant leak with my engine water pump. Constantly have to refill the coolan... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Emergency brakes activated while driving normally with no obstructions in front of me. This could've... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My water pump is going bad with only 64,505 miles on it. My VIN number wasn’t included in the federa... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | With auto stop/start disengaged, vehicles stalls at slow speed (approaching a stop sign) or while id... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Rear coil spring broke under normal driving conditions. This vin # was not part of the original reca... |
| Aug 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Car will randomly stop when using the auto start/stop feature. It can do this at slow speeds or when... |