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2024 Volkswagen Atlas

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
37 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical8
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA259
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg
2027202620252024202320222021202020192018

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Atlas, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 259 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
AtlasGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202723$2,700
Atlas Cross SportGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202723$2,700
Atlas Cross Sport 4motionGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo192622$2,850
Atlas SE 4motionGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo192622$2,850
Atlas SEL 4motionGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo192521$2,950
Atlas 4motion Peak EditionGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo182420$3,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46593, 46594, 46603, 46602, 46604, 46601.

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Recalls (8)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

91TV
57,851 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskA rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V473000reported Jul 22, 2026Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
▲high

Suspension

42HX
546 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskA loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V434000reported Jun 30, 2025Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
○minor

Back Over Prevention

91QE
171,381 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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."RiskA distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V334000reported May 21, 2025Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
!critical

Engine

10X5
177,493 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskA loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V100000reported Feb 17, 2025Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

471F
1,591 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskAn obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V723000reported Sep 27, 2024Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
○minor

Back Over Prevention

91US
84,432 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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."RiskA 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.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V480000reported Jun 27, 2024Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
▲high

Air Bags

69PZ
271,330 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskA deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V464000reported Jun 20, 2024Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
!critical

Engine And Engine Cooling

13i6
2,018 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskA 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.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V593000reported Aug 23, 2023Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
259complaints filed

9 involved a crash · 3 a fire · 10 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 9 · 2024: 73 · 2025: 114 · 2026: 63

Most-cited components

Electrical System73
Forward Collision Avoidance59
Unspecified50
Engine42
Service Brakes35
Power Train20

What owners describe

“Multiple error codes populated on my vehicle while driving to work. This occurred less than 3 months & less than 1500 miles since ownership. The car went into a reduced power/speed mode and advised for me to get service asap. I barely made it off the highway to my destination. Dealer said it was the fuel pump. If it wa…”Dec 2, 2024 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report
“CS screen is intermittently glitching and freezing resulting screen failure. This occurs at unexpected times before starting, while sitting, while driving, while sitting still, and while parking, This failure causes me to be unable to control air, radio, maps, backup camera, and music. The safety issues have occurred w…”Nov 29, 2024 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that after pressing the engine Start/Stop button to start the vehicle in the driveway, she exited the vehicle and sat in the front passenger's seat. After 4-5 minutes, the vehicle inadvertently rolled backward while the transmission was in park (…”Oct 21, 2024 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆14%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Atlas model years

A

2027 Volkswagen Atlas

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2026 Volkswagen Atlas

2 recalls · 8 complaints

D

2025 Volkswagen Atlas

5 recalls · 63 complaints

F

2023 Volkswagen Atlas

6 recalls · 148 complaints

F

2022 Volkswagen Atlas

7 recalls · 249 complaints

F

2021 Volkswagen Atlas

17 recalls · 631 complaints

F

2020 Volkswagen Atlas

11 recalls · 132 complaints

F

2019 Volkswagen Atlas

11 recalls · 473 complaints

F

2018 Volkswagen Atlas

16 recalls · 462 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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