2019 Volkswagen Atlas Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 12 NHTSA recalls and 482 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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12
NHTSA Recalls
12 recalls on record
482
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Volkswagen Atlas (12)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volkswagen dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number…
🔧 Suspension: Rear: Springs: Coil Springs
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298….
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer…
🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers…
🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window
In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for…
🔧 Tires: Sidewall
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer…
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this…
🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may…
🔧 Tires: Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at…
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298….
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
Based on 482 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Volkswagen Atlas — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.
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✅ Best model years: 2020, 2023 — 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 12 recall campaigns and 482 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas have?
The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has 12 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, Steering, 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 12 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: 2020, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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