2025 Volkswagen Atlas problems and complaints
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (18), Power Train (13), Unknown Or Other (12).
Key takeaways
- 51 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 | 35% |
| Power Train | 13 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 24% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 14% |
| Engine | 7 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 10% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 8% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Back Over Prevention,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-22
The infotainment system on my 2025 VW Atlas experiences sudden, random total blackouts and complete system reboots while operating the vehicle. This critical software/hardware failure occurs during both wired and wireless Apple CarPlay connections. When the screen goes completely black, all system features instantly sh...
Electrical System,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-21
Multiple occasions back up camera and entire screen not working when vehicle in reverse. Parking distance control and Maneuver braking function not working.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,lane Departure - filed 2026-09-25
Even after the most recent recall “update” has been completed, my reverse cameras freeze. Infotainment system crashed and goes black. Infotainment system had been issue ever since buying car. Has to be hard reset every other week to make functions work. Dealer says “no issues”.
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More for the 2025 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.