2019 Ford Ecosport vs 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Ecosport | 2019 Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 454 | 468 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 709 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,000 mi | 11,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ecosport | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 189 | 59 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 213 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 139 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 73 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 76 |
| Power Train | 49 | 33 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 72 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 34 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 81 | 15 |
| Stalling | 60 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 24 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 23 |
| Overheating | 6 | 6 |
2019 Ford Ecosport
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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.