Worst 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Airbags
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 21 | 2 | — | 5,136 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | — | — | 12,917 mi | |
| Brakes | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other/I Am Not Sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Volkswagen Atlas
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~571,838 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 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 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
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.
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2023 Volkswagen Atlas — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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