2024 Volkswagen Atlas Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas has a complaint index of 71, ranking 3rd worst among 8 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 170 complaints, 8 recalls, 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 10 injuries, with Electrical System issues the top problem area at 28% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 71/100
- #3 of 8 Atlas years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 170
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 8
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 10
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 19 city / 25.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
Top 2024 Volkswagen Atlas problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System47 (28%)
- Brakes36 (21%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras33 (19%)
- Engine32 (19%)
- Other29 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain20 (12%)
- Visibility & Wipers11 (6%)
- Airbags8 (5%)
- Structure & Body8 (5%)
- Lane Departure7 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report door areas emitting smoke or clicking noises tied to electrical panel failures, in one case leading to a fire.
- Some describe the infotainment screen going dark or malfunctioning, which also disabled lane assist, blind spot monitoring, and climate control at the same time.
- Lane assist has been reported to suddenly force the steering wheel to turn, in one case causing a collision with a guard rail.
- Drivers describe underhood knocking sounds at startup along with the accelerator failing to respond normally without flooring the pedal.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolling out of a garage on its own after being parked and turned off, resulting in a crash.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a crash despite the vehicle being totaled.
2024 Volkswagen Atlas recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V473000Jul 22, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras57,851 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 28, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V434000Jun 30, 2025Suspension, Wheels & Tires546 vehicles
Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.
- NHTSA 25V334000May 21, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras171,381 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.
2024 Volkswagen Atlas fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 25.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,025
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Atlas years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2024 Atlas a complaint index of 71 and a Caution verdict, ranking 3rd worst of 8 model years for this model. The top reported problem area is the Electrical System, at 28% of complaints.
- Does the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2024 Atlas, covering the collision-avoidance cameras, suspension bolts, engine cover, brake master cylinder, and passenger airbag sensor mat, among others. None are classified as do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 47 complaints and 28% of the total, including two reported fires.
- How does the 2024 Atlas compare to other model years?
- The 2024 Atlas's complaint index of 71 is worse than the 2022 (29), 2023 (43), and 2025 (14) model years, all rated Good or Best, but better than the 2019 and 2021 Atlas, both rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 86 and 100.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas?
- The 2024 Atlas gets an EPA-rated 21.5 mpg combined (19 city / 25.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025.