2020 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2022 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 | 2020 Volkswagen Atlas | 2022 Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 27 | 181 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 622 | 455 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Atlas | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 44 |
| Engine | 3 | 50 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 46 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 30 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 13 |
| Steering | 5 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
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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.