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2024 Volkswagen Atlas Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 174 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, most often about the electrical (25% of complaints). It is 5th of 9 Atlas model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2024 Volkswagen Atlas problems
Electrical
44 complaints · 25%Brakes
36 complaints · 21%Engine
31 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle there would be a knocking sound coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The failure occurred approximately three times. The accelerator pedal would fail to move the vehicle without flooring the accelerator pedal…
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine, exhaust system malfunction, and master warning lights were illuminated. The messages "engine control malfunction" and "transmission overheated" were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle…
Other or unspecified
31 complaints · 18%Driver assistance
29 complaints · 17%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings, blind spot detection.
Transmission
22 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while at a stop sign and attempting to make a left turn, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed; however, approximately five seconds later, the vehicle responded as intended. The contact stated that the…
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine, exhaust system malfunction, and master warning lights were illuminated. The messages "engine control malfunction" and "transmission overheated" were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle…
Visibility and wipers
11 complaints · 6%Lights
9 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Volkswagen Atlas recalls
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 4, 2026. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91tv. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on july 28, 2026.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 atlas cross sport and atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.
Suspension
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 25, 2025. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42hx.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 atlas, atlas cross sport and 2023-2024 id.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 5, 2025. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91sb.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 atlas cross sport and atlas vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Engine
Risk: A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 7, 2025. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10x5.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 atlas and atlas cross sport vehicles. The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.
Brakes: master cylinder
Risk: An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 21, 2024. Additionally, vehicles that were added to the population on november 21, 2024, their letters were mailed on december 2, 2024. Owners may contact volkswagen customer relations at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 471f.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 atlas and 2024 atlas cross sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 15, 2024, and july 16, 2024. Owners may contact vw customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Vw's number for this recall is 91us.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (vw) is recalling certain 2022-2024 golf r, golf gti, 2024 atlas, and 2024 atlas cross sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Air bags: front passenger
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pods sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on october 18, 2024, december 10, 2024, december 20, 2024, and january 17, 2025. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69pz.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 atlas and 2020-2024 atlas cross sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (pods) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, engine failure may cause an oil leak which can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 28, 2023. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 13i6.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 atlas pa2 and atlas cross sport pa vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (44 complaints); brakes (36 complaints); engine (31 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 22, 2026 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Volkswagen Atlas?
- It is 5th of 9 Atlas model years by number of complaints, with 174 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.