Trim Report

Volkswagen Atlas SEL2025

Includes:VOLKSATL|SEL
$7,400
Starting From
2,280
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 2,280 active dealer listings as of

Min $7,400
Max $54,748
From $7,400
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SEL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$19,900
$20K–$58K
1,923 listings25,572 avg miles
Cross Sport S
From$13,598
57 listings|$14K–$24K
Cross Sport SE
From$6,900
3,788 listings|$7K–$96K
Cross Sport SEL
From$15,988
438 listings|$16K–$52K
Cross Sport SEL Premium
From$13,980
31 listings|$14K–$28K
Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line
From$18,397
1,793 listings|$18K–$58K
Cross Sport SEL R-Line
From$16,074
1,006 listings|$16K–$60K
Launch Edition
From$7,500
18 listings|$8K–$17K
Peak Edition
From$40,260
1,810 listings|$40K–$54K
Peak Edition SE
From$31,326
248 listings|$31K–$50K
Peak Edition SEL
From$33,811
40 listings|$34K–$55K
S
From$9,400
103 listings|$9K–$25K
SE
From$5,600
11,139 listings|$6K–$96K
SEL
From$7,400
2,280 listings|$7K–$55K
SEL Premium
From$11,783
468 listings|$12K–$41K
SEL Premium R-Line
From$19,900
2,588 listings|$20K–$61K
SEL R-Line
From$14,098
202 listings|$14K–$38K

2025 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Atlas SEL

Location data for all 2025 Volkswagen Atlas trims combined

38States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 37 other states nationwide.

Volkswagen Atlas Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2025 Volkswagen Atlas trims

Low Concern

The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas's low safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 29 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

4
Recalls
29
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
25V0810002025-12-02
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Volkswagen 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.

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

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25V1000002025-17-02
ENGINE

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.

A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

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25V3340002025-21-05
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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."

A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V4340002025-30-06
SERVICE BRAKES

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.

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas has accumulated 29 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with forward collision avoidance leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Forward Collision Avoidance2
02Power Train,engine2
03Power Train,electrical System2
04Unknown Or Other2
05Steering2
29 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Atlas Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2025 Volkswagen Atlas trims

20–23mpg combined
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18-20city
·
25-26hwy
·
$1,900-$2,200/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas ranges from 20 to 23 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Atlas Cross Sport - Automatic (S8)
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city26 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Atlas - Automatic (S8)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average
Atlas Cross Sport 4motion - Automatic (S8)
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average
Atlas SE 4motion - Automatic (S8)
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average
Atlas SEL 4motion - Automatic (S8)
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average
Atlas 4motion Peak Edition - Automatic (S8)
20mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

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

SEL Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SEL

How does the SEL compare to other Volkswagen Atlas trims?

with 2,280 listings tracked, the SEL sits in a specific spot in the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SEL?

Budget for standard SEL maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2025 has 4 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Atlas SEL?

The best model year for the Volkswagen Atlas SEL comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Volkswagen Atlas overview.

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