2022 Volkswagen Atlas problems and complaints
Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The most-reported areas: Engine (50), Service Brakes (47), Electrical System (44).
Key takeaways
- 182 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 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 44 | 24% |
| Air Bags | 30 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 7% |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 4% |
| Steering | 6 | 3% |
| Seats | 5 | 3% |
| Power Train | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-20
Vehicle shuts of sporadically when idling and requires restart by pressing ignition button.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-13
2022 Volkswagen Atlas – Hood Release Cable Failure The hood release cable on my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas failed when I attempted to open the hood. I pulled the interior hood release handle normally, but the cable mechanism failed and the handle lost tension. After that, the hood could not be opened from inside the vehicle...
Electrical System,back Over Prevention,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-09
The infotainment module in my vehicle that I purchased in March 2026 has completely gone out and was deemed faulty by two different Volkswagen dealerships. Because of this amenity no longer working, I do not have access to a backup camera, the SOS feature, safety sensors, navigation, control to the dashboard (I cannot ...
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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.