Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas has 5 recalls, 114 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
114
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 9, 2026
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...
22V718000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may ...
22V753000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sp...
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 ...
25V434000
SERVICE BRAKES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on t...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2023 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | The vehicle shuts off unexpectedly. When parked or reversing. Requires the car to be put in park and... |
| Jun 22, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Component/System Failed: The driver-side daytime running light (DRL) failed unexpectedly. The failed... |
| Jun 13, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | This vehicle has the auto stop start feature. The engine has shut off 3 times while driving and had ... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Daytime Running Light (DRL) failure on the passenger side. First noticed light does not work on 6/3/... |
| May 19, 2026 | ENGINE | There was a recall on my PVC part in my 2023 atlas. An effect of a clogged pvc is an oil leak. The ... |
| May 9, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The daytime running lights are not working. It is a safety concern by not being seen easily by oncom... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Our Atlas’ engine will turn off unexpectedly from time to time. This usually happens when the vehicl... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My vehicle is a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. It has a serious and recurring safety issue where the vehicle... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH he noticed the hea... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | ENGINE | I am reporting a significant safety compliance issue involving a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle a... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving on the highway at 65 miles per hour, my Atlas shut itself off. I had to put it into p... |
| Mar 8, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My sos light has been disconnected for days and VW customer care will not put in an IT ticket until ... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Current mileage: 55,000 miles, and the warranty expired at 50,000 miles. Shortly after the expiratio... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | My car windshield as cracked where the rearview mirror attaches. The crack is approximately 10 inche... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | ENGINE | While operating my vehicle, the engine shuts off and stalls unexpectedly, including while driving at... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The oil separator / PCV system on my 2023 Volkswagen Atlas failed prematurely, causing oil leakage a... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine turns off completely traveling at moderate speeds in drive gear while approaching and then st... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that on the first day the vehicle was p... |