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2019 Volkswagen Atlas Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 457 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Volkswagen Atlas

The 2019 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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26/100

Avoid This Year — 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
457
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Volkswagen Atlas (11)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volkswagen dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V614000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V904000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V389000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V824000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V218000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V142000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V086000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V152000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V815000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V215000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

Based on 457 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
125
Electrical System
66
Forward Collision Avoidance
38
Unknown Or Other
36
Steering
35
Service Brakes
35
Power Train
29
Engine
28
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Volkswagen Atlas — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 0 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 452 complaints 2019 457 complaints 2020 25 complaints 2021 433 complaints 2022 164 complaints 2023 110 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2021 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2013, 2014, 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has 11 recalls and 457 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas have?
The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has 11 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas are: Air Bags, Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas safe to buy?
The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volkswagen Atlas should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volkswagen Atlas are: 2013, 2014, 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2021.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.