How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2019 VW Atlas have?

NHTSA lists 34 complaints in this area for the 2019 Atlas, which is 7% of the 480 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Atlas transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 Atlas.

At what mileage do these transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 1,000 miles.

Did any of these transmission complaints involve a crash or injury?

Yes, NHTSA data for this area on the 2019 Atlas includes one crash and one injury, with no fires reported.

2019 Volkswagen Atlas Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 34 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 7% of its 480 total complaints. There is one reported crash and one injury tied to this area, and no related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure is 1,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 34; 7% of 480
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 1,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report a grinding or screeching noise from the transmission/torque converter area when accelerating from a stop or low speed.
Some describe a whooshing sound and a delayed or missed upshift into 2nd gear around 5 mph, with the transmission staying in 3rd gear.
Rough, jumping shifts between 1st and 2nd gear were reported, with dealers reportedly telling owners this behavior is normal.
One owner reported the vehicle rolled backward into a tree after shutting off the engine while still in drive, with no warning that the car was not in park.
A strong burning-paint-like odor was reported coming from the cabin while idling or after shutdown.

When 2019 Volkswagen Atlas transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 12, 2019, latest Aug 18, 2026.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2019 to Aug 2026; peak May 2020 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Atlas model year

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

201815 (3%)
201934 (7%)
20202 (7%)
202115 (3%)
20224 (2%)
20237 (5%)
202420 (12%)
202512 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2019 VW Atlas have?: NHTSA lists 34 complaints in this area for the 2019 Atlas, which is 7% of the 480 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Atlas transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 Atlas.
At what mileage do these transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 1,000 miles.
Did any of these transmission complaints involve a crash or injury?: Yes, NHTSA data for this area on the 2019 Atlas includes one crash and one injury, with no fires reported.