2023 Volkswagen Atlas safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
4
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2023 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 5 report injuries (6 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskCertain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for… · Jun 30, 2025
- Crash riskPassenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring… · Jun 20, 2024
- Fire riskEngine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine… · Oct 7, 2022
- Crash riskCertain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections · Sep 26, 2022
- Crash riskDoor wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical… · Mar 28, 2022