2019 Volkswagen Atlas engine problems

60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas — 13% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

13%

share of all complaints

9,304 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“My vehicle is having a catalytic converter problem. I see that there was a recall on my exact make model and year but my vehicle is not on the list. This part is failing long before it should. There is a 0420 code.”
filed Aug 19, 2026
“For powertrain: failure of right front CV axle before 100k miles on a certified pre-owned vehicle; associated failure of shocks and struts in right front axle. The problem was inspected by an ASE certified VW mechanic, attested to be true and shown to us, and repaired. There were no warning…”
filed May 27, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
V1718062017813_24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
For applicable 2018-2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport 3.6L Settlement Class Vehicles (NA6 warranty key), the New Vehicle Limited Warranty will be extended to cover 80% of the replacement of the Water Pump or Water Pump…
VWP-26-07 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jul 6, 2026
Supporting FAQ for VWP-26-07 Main Engine Wiring Harness Limited Warranty Extension (Class Action)
VWP-26-07 FAQ · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jul 6, 2026
Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
TT 13-20-01_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026
Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 10-18-02_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026