2022 Volkswagen Atlas engine problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We were told by Salem County Volkswagent that there is an issue with the hood latch on our 2022 Volkswagent Atlas which may render it impossible to open the hood. The cable/latch/other part(s) is/are nearing failure and will render it impossible to open hood of vehicle.”
filed Sep 8, 2026
“i was exiting HWY 45 at highway speed. the car began to stutter, i lost control of the propulsion of the vehicle, the breaks did not seem to work, the EPC light came on after rolling to a stop. i had to put the car in park and upon turning the car off and back on the cars EPC light went off and i…”
filed Aug 10, 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 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Atlas | 7 | 15% |
| 2024 Atlas | 28 | 17% |
| 2023 Atlas | 35 | 27% |
| 2021 Atlas | 84 | 18% |
| 2020 Atlas | 3 | 11% |
| 2019 Atlas | 60 | 13% |
| 2018 Atlas | 97 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas
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.