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Volkswagen Atlas Problems by Year
Owners have filed 2,008 complaints with NHTSA about the Volkswagen Atlas since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2019, 2021, 2018. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Volkswagen Atlas problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Atlas | 49 | Electrical | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Atlas | 174 | Electrical | 8 | 6 |
| 2023 Atlas | 137 | Engine | 5 | 4 |
| 2022 Atlas | 184 | Engine | 7 | 3 |
| 2021 Atlas | 478 | Electrical | 17 | 9 |
| 2020 Atlas | 27 | Electrical | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 Atlas | 482 | Air bags | 12 | 7 |
| 2018 Atlas | 466 | Electrical | 17 | 8 |
75 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Volkswagen Atlas
- What years of the Volkswagen Atlas have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2019 (482), 2021 (478), 2018 (466).
- What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Atlas?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (484), engine (379), air bags (375).
- Which Volkswagen Atlas years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2020 (27), 2022 (184), 2018 (466). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.