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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 6 model years, NHTSA lists 51 recalls and 492 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 5 | 25 | |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 8 | 101 | |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 6 | 19 | |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 7 | 75 | |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 14 | 165 | |
| 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 11 | 107 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Volkswagen models.
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: questions owners ask
Which Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport model years with the most are the 2021 (165), 2020 (107) and 2024 (101). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2023 (19), 2022 (75) and 2024 (101), out of 5 model years from 2020 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 6 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport model years, 51 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2021 (14), 2020 (11) and 2024 (8). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport years have the most stalling complaints?
44 owner complaints across 5 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2021 (16), 2022 (14) and 2024 (6) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport years have the most start-stop system complaints?
31 owner complaints across 4 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport model years describe problems with the automatic start-stop system. The most were filed for the 2021 (14), 2020 (7) and 2024 (6) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport years have the most check engine light complaints?
26 owner complaints across 3 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2021 (16), 2022 (7) and 2025 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport years have the most airbag complaints?
23 owner complaints across 3 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport model years describe airbag warning lights or airbag faults. The most were filed for the 2020 (11), 2021 (9) and 2022 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport years have the most headlight and taillight complaints?
17 owner complaints across 2 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport model years describe headlights, taillights or brake lights failing or condensation in the lamps. The most were filed for the 2021 (14) and 2022 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport years have the most backup camera complaints?
16 owner complaints across 2 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport model years describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. The most were filed for the 2024 (12) and 2022 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.