2022 Volkswagen Atlas problems and complaints
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The most-reported areas: Engine (50), Service Brakes (47), Electrical System (45).
Key takeaways
- 186 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50 | 27% |
| Service Brakes | 47 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 24% |
| Air Bags | 30 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 8% |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 | 5% |
| Steering | 6 | 3% |
| Seats | 5 | 3% |
| Power Train | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,lane Departure,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-11-04
Safety Complaint: Infotainment Control Module Failure Following Volkswagen OTA Update — Loss of Rearview Camera and Safety Functions My 2022 Volkswagen Atlas SEL experienced a significant electronic system failure following a manufacturer-issued over-the-air (OTA) software update delivered directly by Volkswagen throu...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-23
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The fuel/emissions system failed due to a defective carbon canister, which was covered under an active Volkswagen factory extended warranty. The vehicle has since been repaired, so the original defective part was retained...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-09
My 2022 Volkswagen Atlas experienced a safety critical electronic failure immediately after a forced software update. On July 23, 2026, the vehicle displayed a mandatory update message stating it would not operate unless I proceeded. After completing the update, the central infotainment screen went completely black the...
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More for the 2022 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.