2023 Volkswagen Atlas Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 137 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

57/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2023 Volkswagen Atlas

The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

137

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Volkswagen Atlas (5)

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

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298….

NHTSA #22V718000

🔧 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

🔧 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

🔧 Service Brakes

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

Remedy: Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this…

NHTSA #25V434000

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Most Common Problems — 2023 Volkswagen Atlas

Based on 137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Air Bags

Unknown Or Other

Engine

Exterior Lighting

Service Brakes

Power Train

Forward Collision Avoidance

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Volkswagen Atlas — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 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 — 2023 Volkswagen Atlas

Is the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas has 5 recall campaigns and 137 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 2023 Volkswagen Atlas have?

The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas has 5 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 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas safe to buy?

The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 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.