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Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
21
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
23 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,870
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (65/100) and the 2024 worst (2/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 2/100 |
| 2023 | 19/100 |
| 2022 | 14/100 |
| 2021 | 4/100 |
| 2020 | 65/100 |
| 2019 | 27/100 |
| 2018 | 29/100 |
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (4), driver-assist & stability (4), electrical system (4). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
Up to 23 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.
Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (65/100) and the 2024 worst (2/100).