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2022 Volkswagen Atlas problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 7safety recalls
- 184owner complaints
- 3crash reports
- 2fire reports
- 2injuries reported
184 complaints, against an average of 228 for the other 8 Volkswagen Atlas model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?
The components named most often in the 184 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2022 Volkswagen Atlas owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 184 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas stall, lose power or shut off while driving?25 owners · 13.6%
- Why does the auto start-stop system act up on my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?16 owners · 8.7%
- Why do the headlights or taillights fail on my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?11 owners · 6%
- Why is the airbag light on in my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?9 owners · 4.9% · Recall 24V464000
- Why does my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas overheat?8 owners · 4.3%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?7 owners · 3.8%
- Why does the infotainment screen freeze, reboot or go black in my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?6 owners · 3.3%
Has the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas been recalled?
7 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
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.
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
Suspension: Critical Fasteners Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Risk: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (VW) and 13i5 (Audi).
Trailer Hitches Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
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.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System: Injectors Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters.
Risk: Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the long fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iD.
Air Bags: Side/Window Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.
Risk: A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.
What do 2022 Volkswagen Atlas owners report?
12 of the 184 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Passenger side LED Daytime Running Light in the headlight assembly failed. Warning light illuminated with message “Please check right daytime running light/parking light.” The failure was confirmed upon visual inspection. The headlight assembly is a critical safety component that illuminates the road ahead and makes your vehicle visible to others. On the Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport, it's a complex unit that houses the low beams, high beams, turn signals, and Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) on 2021-2023 Atlas models are known to fail prematurely…
Vehicle shuts of sporadically when idling and requires restart by pressing ignition button.
The infotainment module in my vehicle that I purchased in March 2026 has completely gone out and was deemed faulty by two different Volkswagen dealerships. Because of this amenity no longer working, I do not have access to a backup camera, the SOS feature, safety sensors, navigation, control to the dashboard (I cannot set an accurate time), hands free phone connection to the screen and the many other necessities that are directly linked to the infotainment system. My husband and I are expecting our first baby any day now, and we purchased this car specifically for the safety features — now we…
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.
The infotainment head unit crashes and reboots intermittently, sometimes within minutes of starting the vehicle. When it crashes while the vehicle is in reverse, the rearview camera image freezes on screen or goes completely black. The vehicle is available for inspection on request. This is a safety risk because the camera provides no usable image at the moment it is needed. A frozen image is worse than a black one, since it shows a stale view of the area behind the vehicle that looks normal. I back out of a residential driveway daily and have two young children. The system has malfunctioned…
Software update for the vehicle. Since we have completed the update we have had issues with the Radio unit flashing in and out intermittenly and finally the unit went black and will not work at all. This is now showing multiple fault codes including. Engine control module 1 (U105400), Brakes 1(C102D00), Adaptive Cruise Control (U112100), Dash Board (U111000), Gateway (U105400), Telematics Communication Unit (B104914, U112100,B1916f4), Light Control Left 2 (U140700,C123AFA) Light Control Right 2 (C123AFA). None of these codes started till the System update happened.
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 was able to drive it home. it now sits in my driveway and has not been moved since.
I started the car to cool off and stepped out of the car and the curtain airbags deployed on both sides of the vehicle.
All the airbags in the car deployed from a minor impact; it is available for inspection.
Brake system-Unresolved repair and inadequate investigation.
My atlas forward collision system malfunctioned causing the automatic emergency braking to turn on when there was no one and nothing in front of me. I was then rear ended. Which ultimately totaled my vehicle. My car said airbag error as well. I called Volkswagen Perrysburg Ohio, to report the incident, was sent to the managers voicemail 7/16/2025. The manager never called me back.
My vehicle warning sensors continue to fail despite having them replaced and now their is an unrepairable recall that my cause my passenger airbag to not deploy during head on collision. I feel these are critical safety features are main reasons for purchasing my vehicle. I do not feel safe driving my vehicle with failing and/or potentially failing safety features. I was widowed 18 months ago. If my vehicle causes me to inadvertently harm my passenger due to a safety feature failure I will not be able to live with that. I am very disappointed in VW for the suggestion to turn off the warning…
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2022 Volkswagen Atlas: questions owners ask
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 184 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas; the most common categories were engine (50, 27.2%), service brakes (47, 25.5%), electrical system (44, 23.9%). There are 7 safety recalls. 3 complaints mention a crash, 2 mention a fire, 2 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?
Across 184 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (27.2% of complaints), service brakes (25.5% of complaints), electrical system (23.9% of complaints), air bags (16.3% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (10.9% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas; the most recent (campaign 24V464000, 2024-06-20) concerns Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
25 of the 184 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas (13.6%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "The vehicle stalled and shut off while in traffic. It has happened previously and dealership says it is an issue with the charcoal canister with an unknown way to fix it." (NHTSA complaint 11758576, August 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the auto start-stop system act up on my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?
16 of the 184 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas (8.7%) describe problems with the automatic start-stop system. One owner wrote: "Brakes are squealing and grinding noises when i break. This noises are present no matter the speed. VW Dealership from Kearny Mesa VW, San Diego, California USA. Engine: Start/Stop does shutdown during driving after the autostop system." (NHTSA complaint 11685519, September 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why do the headlights or taillights fail on my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?
11 of the 184 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas (6%) describe headlights, taillights or brake lights failing or condensation in the lamps. One owner wrote: "Passenger side LED Daytime Running Light in the headlight assembly failed. Warning light illuminated with message “Please check right daytime running light/parking light.” The failure was confirmed upon visual inspection." (NHTSA complaint 11766409, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the airbag light on in my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?
9 of the 184 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas (4.9%) describe airbag warning lights or airbag faults. 2 related recalls exist: campaign 24V464000 (air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger). The fix: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. One owner wrote: "This vehicle is part of the 69PZ recall. The manufacturer has still not come up with a remedy for my vehicle. It has been close to four months, and I am not able to have anyone use the passenger seat because of this." (NHTSA complaint 11617828, October 2024). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas overheat?
8 of the 184 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas (4.3%) describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. One owner wrote: "The oil light often comes on due to low oil inbetween oil changes. This has happened ever since the car was new. I always stop at a local auto parts store and add more oil, but there are no noticeable oil leaks." (NHTSA complaint 11694706, October 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?
7 of the 184 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas (3.8%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "When the vehicle is at a stop or slowing maybe to park the engine shuts down. I get a start/stop error and it indicates I must restart the car manually. I then have to put the car in park and restart the vehicle." (NHTSA complaint 11656729, April 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the infotainment screen freeze, reboot or go black in my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?
6 of the 184 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas (3.3%) describe the infotainment or touch screen freezing, rebooting or going black. One owner wrote: "Vehicle was purchased in Feb 2022. At around 4500 miles a low coolant level alert came on the dashboard. I checked the coolant level and saw that it was low with signs of leaking. Purchased coolant from VW dealer and topped off." (NHTSA complaint 11540408, August 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Atlas
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2022 only.