2019 Volkswagen Atlas problems and complaints
Owners have filed 485 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (142), Electrical System (76), Service Brakes (76).
Key takeaways
- 485 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 142 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 76 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 76 | 16% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 73 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 61 | 13% |
| Engine | 60 | 12% |
| Steering | 39 | 8% |
| Power Train | 34 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 32 | 7% |
| Suspension | 18 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 3% |
| Wheels | 11 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-11-01
This recall was repaired by KEN GARFF [XXX] location - I need this taken off your site before car can be put back into service Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-26
I was proceding through an intersection when my car's automatic braking system activated with no warning or reason. I was driving on [XXX] on [XXX] at around [XXX]. I was stopped at a red-light behind another vehicle waiting for the light to change. When the light changed green, I proceded to drive forward through the ...
Suspension - filed 2026-10-21
During routine rear brake service, my mechanic discovered that both rear coil springs were broken on my 2019 Volkswagen Atlas with approximately 111,000 miles. There had been no noticeable symptoms, unusual noises, or changes in handling to indicate a suspension problem. I have since learned that Volkswagen previously...
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More for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.