2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport engine problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that overnight 1/3 of the engine oil had leaked onto the ground. While starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal oil burning odor and visible smoke coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, VIN: [XXX] The vehicle was purchased new in October 2021. Volkswagen issued Recall 13i4 / NHTSA Campaign 22V-753 for certain Atlas Cross Sport vehicles due to an engine connecting rod/connecting rod bearing manufacturing…”
filed Apr 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failureCampaign 22V753000 · Oct 7, 2022
Related service bulletins
Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
V1718062017813_24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
Engine problems in other Atlas Cross Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Atlas Cross Sport | 5 | 25% |
| 2024 Atlas Cross Sport | 15 | 16% |
| 2021 Atlas Cross Sport | 33 | 20% |
| 2020 Atlas Cross Sport | 9 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.