Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 169 of 171 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Driver assistance
54 complaint records6 crash reports
"error with drive system was caused by engine overheating. maneuver braking function triggered and faulty throttle body issue discovered...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse driver assistance parts in the directory →
Electrical system
43 complaint records2 fire reports1 crash report
"error with drive system was caused by engine overheating. maneuver braking function triggered and faulty throttle body issue discovered...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Brakes
36 complaint records
"My brakes have been grinding and squeaking for months. I bought my car new in Feb 2024. Dealship has stated it’s “normal”..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V473000 | Back Over Prevention | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. | Normally free |
| 25V434000 | Suspension | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. | Normally free |
| 25V334000 | Back Over Prevention | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. | Normally free |
| 25V100000 | Engine | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. | Normally free |
| 24V723000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. | Normally free |
| 24V480000 | Back Over Prevention | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. | Normally free |
| 24V464000 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. | Normally free |
| 23V593000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026357 2026-07-22 | Visual System | 17,042 | Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. |
| 2025355 2025-06-25 | Suspension | 291 | Issue: On certain vehicles, certain bolt(s) on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolt(s) could loosen and cause a loss of control. |
| 2025272 2025-05-21 | Visual System | 20,010 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display properly. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display properly when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. |
| 2025079 2025-02-17 | Engine | 20,925 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine cover may come loose after service. If this happens, the engine cover could contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt. |
| 2024568 2024-09-27 | Brakes | 181 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, there could be reduced braking. |
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| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024365 2024-06-27 | Visual System | 13,562 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or not to appear on the display. |
| 2024354 2024-06-19 | Airbag | 35,749 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| VWP-25-07 FAQ May 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Seats | Supporting FAQ for the VWP-25-07 Atlas Second Row Seat Latching Mechanism |
| VWP-25-07 May 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Seats | For applicable 2018-2024 Volkswagen Atlas Settlement Class Vehicles, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty has been extended to cover the repair or replacement of the Second Row Seat Latching Mechanism by an authorized Volkswagen dealer for 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs... |
| VIN4APIN20260923 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states error for Dynamic Cornering Light in MFI; Customer states no start condition; Customer states... | |
| TT 96 26 01 Sep 2026 | Lane Departure | Heat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation. | |
| V0116152014815_20 Sep 2026 | Engine | Suggested fuel additive |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 39-2026 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. | |
| VOS-26-52 Sep 2026 | Air Bags | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct airbag basic settings programming. | |
| VIN4APIN20260902 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states error for Dynamic Cornering Light in MFI; Customer states no start condition; Customer states... | |
| V4619022015173_35 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | Brake rotor resurfacing | |
| V4622022067177_5 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | Repair or Replace Information | |
| VIN4APIN20260826 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition;... | |
| VIN4APIN20260819 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition;... | |
| V2724012073810_7 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | Battery Checking Procedure before replacement | |
| SM 04-2026 Aug 2026 | Power Train | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. | |
| V4418012043620_10 Aug 2026 | Steering | Warranty Alignment Worksheet | |
| V4015022033347_8 Aug 2026 | Power Train | Replacement instruction | |
| TT 00-13-04_7 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order | |
| V0026012081638_2 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Differences between a leak and seepage | |
| V9123042071790_3 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | MIB3 Recovery Solution | |
| VOS-26-42 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive test result. | |
| V9126042082628_2 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process | |
| V1718062017813_24 Jul 2026 | Engine | Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement | |
| V9426012082648_1 Jul 2026 | Visibility/Wiper | Replace the steering column switch for Ghost (mystery) activation. | |
| V9126042082628_1 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process | |
| V0125062079645_3 Jun 2026 | Engine | Excess flashing left behind during the intake manifold injection molding process can cause a lean misfire in affected cylinders. | |
| TT 10-18-02_2 Jun 2026 | Engine | Lubricating engine components before reassembly. | |
| TT 13-20-01_3 Jun 2026 | Engine | Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start. | |
| V9026012080911_1 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Reprogramming Peripheral Camara Module -J928-. | |
| Customer email_91UB Jun 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Your vehicle is currently eligible for the 91UB software update designed to: |
| Dealer 91UB Jun 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | This OTA update addresses a potential issue with special characters being broadcast over HD radio. |
| V2126022082009_2 Jun 2026 | Engine | Oil Leak from Turbocharger Air Inlet Elbow | |
| V6919012010479_17 Jun 2026 | Air Bags | Inquiries | |
| V1719012012855_81 Jun 2026 | Engine | Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards | |
| V2126022082009_1 Jun 2026 | Engine | Oil Leak From Turbocharger Air Inlet Elbow | |
| V3925012079347_2 Jun 2026 | Power Train | Diagnosis of bevel box leaks | |
| V9126032082145_1 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Emergency Call Module - J949- replacement part must be programmed to latest software. | |
| VIN4APIN20260527 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument... | |
| V0026012081638_1 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage | |
| VIN4APIN20260519 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument... | |
| VIN4APIN20260507 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument... | |
| VOS-26-28 Apr 2026 | Air Bags | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0015: J706 - Seat occupied recognition (PODs Module) Basic Setting communication with the... | |
| VIN4APIN20260413 Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or... | |
| V9422012066639_6 Apr 2026 | Exterior Lighting | Condition is normal due to cold fresh air and humidity | |
| VOS-26-23 Apr 2026 | Air Bags | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue with Airbag - J706 - Seat Occupant Detection System Control Module Basic Setting error message... | |
| V9419012011521_21 Mar 2026 | Exterior Lighting | Moisture Accumulation | |
| VIN4APIN20260330 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or... | |
| VOS-26-21 Mar 2026 | Engine | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software configuration, SVM... | |
| VIN4APIN20260326 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or... | |
| V0018092053065_6 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting | |
| V4521012062957_7 Mar 2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). | |
| V9422022066761_4 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors | |
| VOS-26-15 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components - Fill and bleed cooling system... | |
| TT 97 24 01_3 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | The Vechicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- must be replaced if vehicle keys are lost or missing | |
| V5515032021354_9 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color | |
| DC_VW_CF_Airbag Mar 2026 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles. | |
| VIN4APIN20260223 Feb 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states dynamic road sign assist error messages on instrument... | |
| V9124082075366_8 Feb 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Guided Fault Finding Requirement for Component Replacement | |
| V1524012075320_4 Feb 2026 | Engine | Inspect and re-torque cylinder head cover bolts | |
| V6426012080864_1 Feb 2026 | Electrical System | Update Programming Rear Door Control Modules | |
| VIN4APIN20260211 Feb 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states dynamic road sign assist error messages on instrument... |
Showing 60 of 312 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 8 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 2 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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