2022 Volkswagen Atlas Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 184 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

48/100

High Reported Activity — 2022 Volkswagen Atlas

The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

7 recalls on record

184

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Volkswagen Atlas (7)

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

🔧 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…

NHTSA #22V152000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System: Injectors

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

Remedy: Dealers will replace the long fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this…

NHTSA #22V245000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number…

NHTSA #22V514000

🔧 Trailer Hitches

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.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's…

NHTSA #22V657000

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service…

NHTSA #22V753000

🔧 Suspension: Critical Fasteners

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

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service…

NHTSA #22V807000

🔧 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 September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases,…

NHTSA #24V464000

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Most Common Problems — 2022 Volkswagen Atlas

Based on 184 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Service Brakes

Engine

Air Bags

Unknown Or Other

Exterior Lighting

Steering

Power Train

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Volkswagen Atlas — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018, 2019, 2021 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2025, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Volkswagen Atlas

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has 7 recall campaigns and 184 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 2022 Volkswagen Atlas have?

The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has 7 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 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas are: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Engine, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas safe to buy?

The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 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, 2025, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018, 2019, 2021.

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.

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.