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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recalls and problems

30 recalls and 499 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
30
Complaints
499
Crashes reported
17
Fires reported
4

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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Atlas Cross Sport200000
2025 Atlas Cross Sport5260000
2024 Atlas Cross Sport81023110
2023 Atlas Cross Sport6201000
2022 Atlas Cross Sport7781100
2021 Atlas Cross Sport141659170
2020 Atlas Cross Sport111083110

Most reported Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System159
Unknown or Other97
Forward Collision Avoidance91
Engine89
Service Brakes88
Air Bags81
Fuel/Propulsion System40
Exterior Lighting31
Power Train21
Back Over Prevention19

All Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-473Jul 22, 20262024–2026Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-835Dec 3, 20252026Do not driveWheelsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-434Jun 30, 20252023–2025Service Brakes, SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-334May 21, 20252024–2025Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-100Feb 17, 20252024–2025EngineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-081Feb 12, 20252025Power TrainVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
24V-723Sep 27, 20242024Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
24V-480Jun 27, 20242024Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
24V-464Jun 20, 20242020–2024Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
23V-593Aug 23, 20232024Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
23V-215Mar 29, 20232020Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-815Oct 31, 20222020–2021TiresVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-807Oct 26, 20222022–2023SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-753Oct 7, 20222022–2023Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-718Sep 26, 20222023Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-657Aug 31, 20222022Trailer HitchesVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-514Jul 20, 20222021–2022Equipment, Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-245Apr 13, 20222021–2022Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-152Mar 28, 20222020–2023Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-086Feb 16, 20222020–2021EquipmentVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-892Nov 17, 20212020–2021Air Bags, VisibilityVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-812Oct 15, 20212021Wheels, SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-616Aug 6, 20212021Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-132Mar 3, 20212021WheelsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-026Jan 27, 20212020–2021SteeringVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-716Nov 18, 20202021Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-712Nov 17, 20202020–2021Do not driveSteeringVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-702Nov 13, 20202020–2021TiresVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-504Aug 26, 20202020Exterior LightingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-505Aug 26, 20202020SeatsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has the most reports (165). Check the 2021 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have?

NHTSA lists 30 safety recalls covering Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport model years 2020–2026.

What are the most common Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport problems?

Owners report electrical system, unknown or other, forward collision avoidance problems most often.