2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2021 Volvo XC40
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | 2021 Volvo XC40 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 471 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 17 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 619 | 283 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 17,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Atlas | Volvo XC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 145 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 93 | 4 |
| Engine | 84 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 68 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 66 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 65 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 41 | 10 |
| Structure | 21 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 46 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 21 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
2021 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.