Worst 2019 Volkswagen Atlas Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Brakes
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 135 | 3 | — | 25,797 mi | |
| Brakes | 74 | 1 | — | 7,773 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 69 | 1 | — | 12,894 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 57 | — | — | 11,347 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 54 | 1 | — | 22,617 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 32 | — | — | 33,318 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 30 | 1 | — | 4,827 mi | |
| Fuel System | 27 | — | — | 12,016 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 24 | 1 | — | 10,363 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 12 | 1 | — | 10,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 3 | — | 12,619 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | — | — | 1,258 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 5,052 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | — | — | 6,886 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | — | — | 10,150 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | — | — | 8,250 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 5 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,410,239 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side impact air bag may be missing a weld at the side air bag housing.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak. Additionally, the vehicle may stall due to uneven fuel distribution.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
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