2022 Volkswagen Atlas Engine Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, 27% of all complaints for this model year. The words owners use most often: “start stop” (18% of reports).
- 50engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Start stop: mentioned in 9 of 50 complaints (18%)
- Put park: mentioned in 6 of 50 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 1 a fire.
Volkswagen Atlas engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Atlas | 4 | 36% | — |
| 2025 Atlas | 7 | 14% | 10,000 |
| 2024 Atlas | 30 | 17% | 18,227 |
| 2023 Atlas | 35 | 26% | — |
| 2022 Atlas | 50 | 27% | — |
| 2021 Atlas | 85 | 18% | 15,000 |
| 2020 Atlas | 3 | 11% | — |
| 2019 Atlas | 60 | 12% | 5,545 |
| 2018 Atlas | 100 | 21% | 18,488 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Risk: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (VW) and 13i5 (Audi).
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
We were told by Salem County Volkswagent that there is an issue with the hood latch on our 2022 Volkswagent Atlas which may render it impossible to open the hood. The cable/latch/other part(s) is/are nearing failure and will render it impossible to open hood of vehicle.
i was exiting HWY 45 at highway speed. the car began to stutter, i lost control of the propulsion of the vehicle, the breaks did not seem to work, the EPC light came on after rolling to a stop. i had to put the car in park and upon turning the car off and back on the cars EPC light went off and i…
This car has increasingly started stalling out as I come to a stop in traffic at lower speeds. There is no consistent pattern behind when it will occur. At times, I feel my car's engine start to shudder like it's going to stall, but it is not immediately followed by stalling. I have taken it to a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Volkswagen Atlass have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about engine for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas (27% of the 184 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?
The most frequent phrase is “start stop”, in 9 of 50 complaints, followed by “put park” (6).
See all 2022 Volkswagen Atlas problems or engine problems across all Atlas years.