2023 Volkswagen Atlas reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 162
- 161 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 31 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 6 reported crashes · 8 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,025
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Volkswagen median
-87
median 249 across 119 Volkswagen records
Vs 2021-2025
-36
median 199 complaints in 350 records
Top component share
19%
Engine: 31 complaints
What owners report fails — 2023 Volkswagen Atlas
- ENGINE 31
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23
- AIR BAGS 22
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19
- SERVICE BRAKES 14
5 recalls on record for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas
- NHTSA 25V434000 · 2025 · SERVICE BRAKES A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 24V464000 · 2024 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- NHTSA 22V152000 · 2022 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 22V753000 · 2022 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PA A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes
- NHTSA 22V718000 · 2022 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2023 Volkswagen Atlas units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas reliable?
NHTSA has 162 consumer complaints on record for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (31 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2023 Volkswagen Atlas units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (31), electrical system (23), air bags (22), unknown or other (19). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.