2024 Volkswagen Atlas problems and complaints
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (43), Service Brakes (36), Unknown Or Other (29).
Key takeaways
- 170 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 43 | 25% |
| Service Brakes | 36 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 29 | 17% |
| Engine | 28 | 16% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 27 | 16% |
| Power Train | 20 | 12% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,unknown Or Other,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-21
. Brake Master Cylinder Failure: The brake pedal feels soft and spongy and produces hydraulic groaning noises, indicating a failure of the master brake cylinder consistent with NHTSA Recall 24V-723. The dealership has declined to replace it. 2. Suspension Defect and Improper Repair: The vehicle exhibits premature and a...
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-09-15
The problem is the car has moments of stalls/not accelerating. From a stop, like at a stoplight, I have to press the gas pedal all the way to the floor, and even though the RPMs go up, the car doesn't move or barely moves for several seconds before it finally goes. The engine is clearly running and revving the power ju...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-11
Sunroof spontaneously imploded while driving down an empty highway. Glass fell down on us and our three kids in the backseat. Remaining glass is pointing upward and outward.
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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.