repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
2022 Volkswagen AtlasProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 187 owner complaints about the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, most often about the engine. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-464 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has problems
187 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
50Engine1 crash/fire/injury
46Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
45Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
30Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
20Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
14Exterior lighting
14Fuel/propulsion system
9Back over prevention
6Steering
2914 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 46 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 45 | 1 |
| Air bags | 30 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 20 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 9 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 29 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2022 Volkswagen Atlas 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 · 2024 Q3
Suspension: critical fasteners
Risk. Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Trailer hitches
Risk. 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.
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repaired · 2024 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Fuel injection system: injectors
Risk. Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Air bags: side/window
Risk. A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
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
2022 vs. every other Atlas 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 median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Volkswagen Atlas safety ratings
2022 Volkswagen Atlas 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 (15.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingNo recall
In owners' words
What Atlas owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
We were told by Salem County Volkswagent that there is an issue with the hood latch on our 2022 Volkswagent Atlas which may render it impossible to open the hood. The cable/latch/other part(s) is/are nearing failure and will render it impossible to open hood of vehicle.
i was exiting HWY 45 at highway speed. the car began to stutter, i lost control of the propulsion of the vehicle, the breaks did not seem to work, the EPC light came on after rolling to a stop. i had to put the car in park and upon turning the car off and back on the cars EPC light went off and i…
This car has increasingly started stalling out as I come to a stop in traffic at lower speeds. There is no consistent pattern behind when it will occur. At times, I feel my car's engine start to shudder like it's going to stall, but it is not immediately followed by stalling. I have taken it to a…
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