repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
NewRisk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-434 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has problems
26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Electrical system
8Power train
5Engine
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Forward collision avoidance
2Visibility/wiper
1Exterior lighting
1Seats
1Service brakes
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Service brakes
Risk. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine
Risk. A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Atlas Cross Sport year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Atlas Cross Sport median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport safety ratings
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Atlas Cross Sport owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I keep having issues with the entertainment screen where it stops working. When this happens there are multiple issues: I can not control the temperature and my gps shows I’m in a different town causing my heads up speed limit telling me the speed limit is 50mph in my 25mph neighborhood. Bill…
On August 31, 2026, while driving my 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport on the highway, multiple warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stopped operating while I was in traffic. The sudden loss of vehicle operation created a serious risk of a collision and placed me and other motorists in…
The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the autonomous braking system was negatively affected by roadway passing underneath the highway. The system mistakenly determined that the vehicle was on the lower roadway, causing the brakes to…
Own a 2025 Atlas Cross Sport?
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