2023 Volkswagen Atlas problems and complaints
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (38), Engine (37), Unknown Or Other (25).
Key takeaways
- 144 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 | 26% |
| Engine | 37 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 | 17% |
| Air Bags | 22 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 6% |
| Power Train | 8 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 3 | 2% |
| Gasoline | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-11-04
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. There was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle lunged forward and accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; ho...
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-11-01
front passenger headlight daytime running light went out right around 70k miles. paid $1200 to have it repaired, left one went out shortly after. can't afford to replace it. saw there's a lawsuit with these. makes it hard to drive at night with less light.
Electrical System,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-27
Backup camera screen and all related screen safety features unexpectedly stopped working. Safety features including backup / rear facing camera, parking assist, and blind spot warnings no longer function and put people and property at risk while maneuvering the vehicle. There was/is no warning that the systems do not...
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More for the 2023 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.