Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Brake and Suspension Bolts
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
- Consequence
- A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.
Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy
- 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.
Damaged Connecting Rod Bearings
- 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).
Brake Lines May Leak
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
- Consequence
- A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T2.
Delayed Deployment of Front Side Air Bag
- 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.
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Owner complaints (134)
134 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 134 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 26.1% |
| Electrical system | 33 | 24.6% |
| Unknown or other | 24 | 17.9% |
| Air bags | 22 | 16.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | 12.7% |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | 11.2% |
| Service brakes | 15 | 11.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 6% |
| Power train | 7 | 5.2% |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 2.2% |
How 2023 compares with other Atlas years
Best and worst Atlas years →| 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 |
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
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 Volkswagen Atlas suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 387 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
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 | 412 |
| 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 | 18 / 23 / 20 | $3,350 | 450 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 443 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2023 Volkswagen Atlas FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 25V434000 (brake), 24V464000 (air bag), 22V753000 (engine), 22V718000 (brake), 22V152000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 Volkswagen Atlas problems?
Owners filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (35), Electrical system (33), Unknown or other (24) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2023 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 2023 Volkswagen Atlas get?
NHTSA rated the 2023 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 2023 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 2023 drew 134. 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.