Recalls
7campaigns
2 air bag · 1 suspension · 1 engine
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
183filed
Owner reports, 2018–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
23mpg combined
$2,840/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2 L 4-cyl· 8-speed automatic
6 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (7)
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy
Air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
- Consequence
- A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
73.9% repairedof 271,330 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Trailing Arm Bolts Improperly Tightened
Suspension · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
- Consequence
- Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.
84.9% repairedof 33 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Damaged Connecting Rod Bearings
Engine and engine cooling · engine · hard parts internal/mechanical
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
- Consequence
- A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (VW) and 13i5 (Audi).
98.3% repairedof 76,515 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Loose Hitch Bolts May Allow Trailer to Separate
Trailer hitches
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Consequence
- Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.
97.2% repairedof 3,184 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
91.9% repairedof 43,091 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Missing Fuel Injector Filter May Cause Fuel Leak
Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system · injectors
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters.
- Consequence
- Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the long fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iD.
95.1% repairedof 1,382 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Delayed Deployment of Front Side Air Bag
Air bags · side/window
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.
- Consequence
- A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.
95.6% repairedof 222,892 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (183)
183 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
3involved a crash
2involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 183 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50 | 27.3% |
| Service brakes | 47 | 25.7% |
| Electrical system | 44 | 24% |
| Air bags | 30 | 16.4% |
| Unknown or other | 25 | 13.7% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 20 | 10.9% |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 7.7% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 7.1% |
| Back over prevention | 8 | 4.4% |
| Steering | 6 | 3.3% |
How 2022 compares with other Atlas years
Best and worst Atlas years →2018466
2019480
202027
2021476
2022183
2023134
2024171
202549
202610
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 466 | 17 |
| 2019 | 480 | 12 |
| 2020 | 27 | 4 |
| 2021 | 476 | 17 |
| 2022 | 183 | 7 |
| 2023 | 134 | 5 |
| 2024 | 171 | 8 |
| 2025 | 49 | 5 |
| 2026 | 10 | 2 |
This year (2022)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 13.6%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2022 Volkswagen Atlas suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
23
mpg combined
21
city
25
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 387 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 25 / 23 | $2,900 | 387 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 24 / 22 | $3,050 | 411 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 24 / 22 | $3,050 | 406 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 443 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 445 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 | 460 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2022 Volkswagen Atlas FAQ
How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 24V464000 (air bag), 22V807000 (suspension), 22V753000 (engine), 22V657000 (trailer hitches), 22V514000 (electrical), 22V245000 (fuel system), 22V152000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2022 Volkswagen Atlas problems?
Owners filed 183 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (50), Service brakes (47), Electrical system (44) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 21 city, 25 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas get?
NHTSA rated the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (13.6% rollover risk).
How does the 2022 Atlas compare with other years?
Among the 2018–2021 Volkswagen Atlas model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (27) and the 2019 the most (480). The 2022 drew 183. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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