2019 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V | 2019 Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,075 | 468 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 226 | 709 |
| 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 mileage | 14,469 mi | 11,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 295 | 72 |
| Electrical System | 157 | 73 |
| Steering | 188 | 35 |
| Air Bags | 78 | 139 |
| Service Brakes | 94 | 76 |
| Engine | 104 | 59 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 131 | 29 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 118 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 71 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 30 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 23 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 23 |
| Battery drain | 14 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 11 | 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.