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#BS-2019-VOLATL-2E522019 Volkswagen Atlas
Based on reports from 651 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 651 complaints, 11 crashes, 0 fires, and 11 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.9x the class average.
Top reported problems
vibration issue
2 complaints • Severity 9/10
water flooding interior
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
clock spring failure
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
133 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 7K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (165 reports) • Median: 7K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Airbags (133 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Volkswagen Atlas: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, with 133 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 7,400 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 7K-mile mark.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, with 74 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, with 65 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, with 54 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (11 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak. Additionally, the vehicle may stall due to uneven fuel distribution.
+ 6 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Volkswagen Atlas is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2019 Volkswagen Atlas vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
651
Class avg
351
1.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 651 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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