2019 Honda CR-V 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 | 2019 Honda CR-V | 2019 Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,097 | 475 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 229 | 713 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,747 mi | 12,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 298 | 72 |
| Electrical System | 161 | 73 |
| Steering | 194 | 36 |
| Air Bags | 79 | 141 |
| Service Brakes | 98 | 76 |
| Engine | 112 | 60 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 141 | 30 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 118 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 74 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 34 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 22 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 23 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 14 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 14 | 0 |
2019 Honda CR-V
2019 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.