Worst 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Brakes
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 38 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Brakes | 34 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 19 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 15 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | 2 | — | 3,997 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 7 | 2 | — | 7,664 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~708,791 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 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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 2024 Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
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2024 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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