Volkswagen · 2017–present
Volkswagen Atlas
The Volkswagen Atlas is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen since 2017. Developed mainly for the American, Chinese, and Middle Eastern markets, the vehicle is based on the MQB platform. In China, Mexico, the Middle East, and Vietnam the vehicle is marketed as the Volkswagen Teramont (Chinese: 大众途昂, pinyin: Dàzhòng túáng). It is positioned above the Tayron (sold in North America as the Tiguan) and in China, below the Tavendor and Talagon.
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Model years
Generations & variants
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US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
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| 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT SUV N/A FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SUV N/A FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V590000 2026-09-11 · model years 2018, 2019
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.…
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26V473000 2026-07-22 · model years 2024, 2025, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this…
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25V835000 2025-12-03 · model years 2026
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025.…
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25V434000 2025-06-30 · model years 2023, 2024, 2025
SUSPENSION
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…
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.
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25V334000 2025-05-21 · model years 2024, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this…
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25V100000 2025-02-17 · model years 2024, 2025
ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10X5.
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25V081000 2025-02-12 · model years 2025
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The transmission may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38CX.
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24V723000 2024-09-27 · model years 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Additionally, vehicles that were added to the population on November 21, 2024, their letters were…
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24V480000 2024-06-27 · model years 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for…
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24V464000 2024-06-20 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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.
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,…
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23V671000 2023-10-04 · model years 2019
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side impact air bag may be missing a weld at the side air bag housing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side impact air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for…
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23V593000 2023-08-23 · model years 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
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| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 24 | 373 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 24 | 364 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 388 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 364 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 421 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 417 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 390 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 390 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 420 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 420 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 428 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 392 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 402 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 436 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 422 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 435 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 393 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 393 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 412 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 411 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 391 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 387 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 443 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 450 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 435 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 445 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 406 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 411 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 391 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 387 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 445 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 460 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 443 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 435 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 401 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 413 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
Sources
- Wikidata / Wikipedia profiles — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/cars/Q27765737CC0 / CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_AtlasCC BY-SA 4.0 · Intro text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1378184315 · retrieved 2026-10-03
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.