2018 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2019 Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 462 | 475 |
| Recall campaigns | 17 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 818 | 713 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 18,000 mi | 12,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Atlas | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 100 | 141 |
| Electrical System | 111 | 73 |
| Engine | 97 | 60 |
| Service Brakes | 74 | 76 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 31 | 72 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 32 | 30 |
| Steering | 24 | 36 |
| Power Train | 15 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 28 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 15 |
| Battery drain | 14 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 10 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 23 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 32 |
2018 Volkswagen Atlas
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.