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2025 Volkswagen Atlas

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
63 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA63
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg
2027202620252024202320222021202020192018

The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Atlas Cross Sport, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 63 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*
Atlas Cross SportGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202623$2,700
AtlasGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202622$2,850
Atlas Cross Sport 4motionGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo192621$2,950
Atlas SE 4motionGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo192621$2,950
Atlas SEL 4motionGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo182521$2,950
Atlas 4motion Peak EditionGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo182520$3,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 48525, 48524, 48548, 48547, 48546, 48278.

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Recalls (5)

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

Power Train

38CX
19 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The transmission may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loss of drive power.RiskA sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38CX.
NHTSA campaign 25V081000reported Feb 12, 2025Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
63complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 1 · 2025: 22 · 2026: 40

Most-cited components

Electrical System27
Power Train18
Unspecified18
Forward Collision Avoidance11
Engine11
Lane Departure4

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the autonomous braking system was negatively affected by roadway passing underneath the highway. The system mistakenly determined that the vehicle was on the lower roadway, causing the brakes to apply erroneously. The co…”Aug 31, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“On August 31, 2026, while driving my 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport on the highway, multiple warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stopped operating while I was in traffic. The sudden loss of vehicle operation created a serious risk of a collision and placed me and other motorists in danger. This vehicle has ex…”Aug 31, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“Car has been to [XXX] in [XXX] many times as the screen will go blank and freeze. Unable to change radio or temperature. Can not see when I go in reverse. I have to turn off the car for 30 mins to have the screen to work again. Volkswagen has been not helpful. Car gps and compass shows I’m in a different city. INFORM…”Aug 17, 2026 · Electrical System · 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

F

2024 Volkswagen Atlas

8 recalls · 259 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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