How many electrical complaints does the 2019 VW Atlas have?

NHTSA lists 77 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Atlas, which is 16% of the 480 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2019 Atlas?

Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls: campaign 19V389000 covering headlight aim adjustment and campaign 18V824000 covering the instrument cluster audible warning.

At what mileage do electrical problems show up on the 2019 Atlas?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Atlas is 10,250 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to electrical issues?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries associated with Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Atlas, with no fires reported.

How does 2019 compare to other Atlas years for electrical complaints?

The 2019 Atlas share of 16% is lower than 2018 (26%), 2020 (41%), and 2021 (43%), based on the same NHTSA complaint area breakdown.

2019 Volkswagen Atlas Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 77 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 16% of that year's 480 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 10,250. One crash and two injuries are tied to this area, and two related recalls (19V389000 and 18V824000) exist.

Electrical System complaints: 77; 16% of 480
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 10,250 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicles unexpectedly engage the parking or emergency brake while driving, with no obstacles present.
Rear or side windows roll down on their own without anyone touching the switches, often paired with a faulty electrical warning light.
The adaptive cruise control stops working after software updates or after using remote start.
Engines shut off unexpectedly while driving at highway speed, sometimes requiring a restart after coasting to a stop.
Start-stop function or auto start/stop stops working, and in some cases the vehicle fails to start at all after sitting.
Dashboard warnings such as 'only exit vehicle in park position' appear along with loss of heated seats or weak A/C airflow.

When 2019 Volkswagen Atlas electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 22, 2019, latest Sep 19, 2026.

77 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2022 (12).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

NHTSA 19V389000May 22, 2019Electrical System662,185 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
NHTSA 18V824000Nov 26, 2018Electrical System73,549 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Risk: If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.

Electrical System complaints by Atlas model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2018122 (26%)
201977 (16%)
202011 (41%)
2021205 (43%)
202257 (31%)
202344 (33%)
202447 (28%)
202516 (34%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2019 VW Atlas have?: NHTSA lists 77 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Atlas, which is 16% of the 480 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2019 Atlas?: Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls: campaign 19V389000 covering headlight aim adjustment and campaign 18V824000 covering the instrument cluster audible warning.
At what mileage do electrical problems show up on the 2019 Atlas?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Atlas is 10,250 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to electrical issues?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries associated with Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Atlas, with no fires reported.
How does 2019 compare to other Atlas years for electrical complaints?: The 2019 Atlas share of 16% is lower than 2018 (26%), 2020 (41%), and 2021 (43%), based on the same NHTSA complaint area breakdown.