2025 Honda CR-V vs 2025 Volkswagen Atlas
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Honda CR-V | 2025 Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 233 | 38 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 50 | 186 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–40 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 48 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 39 | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 31 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 2 |
| Engine | 22 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
2025 Honda CR-V
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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.