2021 Honda Passport vs 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Honda Passport | 2021 Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 141 | 471 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 17 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 93 | 619 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 17,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Passport | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | 145 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 51 | 68 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 93 |
| Engine | 27 | 84 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 65 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 66 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 41 |
| Power Train | 23 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 46 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 27 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 21 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2021 Honda Passport
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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.