The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has a elevated safety risk profile with 6 recall campaigns and 160 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

160

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V1520002022-28-03

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. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.

A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

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22V2450002022-13-04

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters.

Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

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22V6570002022-31-08

TRAILER HITCHES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

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22V7530002022-07-10

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 Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.

A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.

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22V8070002022-26-10

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.

Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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24V4640002024-20-06

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 detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 160 owners have filed complaints about the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. SERVICE BRAKES issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Service Brakes29

02Engine17

03Air Bags14

04Unknown Or Other11

05Electrical System8

160 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Atlas Fuel Economy

19–23mpg combined

17-21city

23-25hwy

$1,900-$2,300/yr

Across 8 configurations, the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas returns 19–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Atlas - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city25 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Atlas Cross Sport - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city25 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Atlas 4motion - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city24 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

Atlas Cross Sport 4motion - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city24 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

Atlas - Automatic (S8)

20mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Atlas Cross Sport - Automatic (S8)

20mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Atlas Cross Sport 4motion - Automatic (S8)

20mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Atlas 4motion - Automatic (S8)

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city23 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2022 Volkswagen Atlas

38States

26%in top 3

10% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 38 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

1,84710%

TXTexas

1,76410%

ILIllinois

1,0956%

CACalifornia

9515%

MOMissouri

7954%

DEDelaware

7414%

PAPennsylvania

7324%

GAGeorgia

7154%

DCWashington DC

6904%

MNMinnesota

6634%

NYNew York

6173%

MDMaryland

5933%

AZArizona

5793%

NCNorth Carolina

4372%

OHOhio

4302%

COColorado

4062%

TNTennessee

4002%

OKOklahoma

3922%

WAWashington

3422%

NJNew Jersey

3402%

IN259

WI258

MI252

NV244

KY238

UT221

NE213

NH203

OR176

CT172

AR157

AL151

MA144

LA132

SC111

RI106

VA101

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas a good car to buy?

The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has 6 recalls on record. There are 6 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is service brakes, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?

NHTSA shows 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?

Depending on configuration, the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas delivers 19–23 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?

SERVICE BRAKES is the number-one complaint area for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, based on 160 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.