Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 485 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V590000 Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V671000 Side Air Bag May Deploy Improperly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V215000 Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V815000 Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V152000 Delayed Deployment of Front Side Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V086000 Reduced GVWR Label Missing/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V142000 Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V614000 Fuel Tank may Leak from Incorrect Weld NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V389000 Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V218000 Incorrect Side Impact Air Bag Installed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V904000 Rear Coil Springs May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V824000 No Warning When Key is Left in Ignition/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 142 complaints
- Electrical System 76 complaints
- Service Brakes 76 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 73 complaints
- Unknown or Other 61 complaints
- Engine 60 complaints
Of the 485 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 485 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has a high number of owner complaints (482) and 12 recalls, indicating reliability concerns. Airbags, electrical systems, and brakes were common issues, suggesting potential safety risks. Limited data on failures restricts stronger conclusions.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $800–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid check
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Coolant level and system check
- Brake fluid flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical faults or glitches
- Unusual brake noise or feel
- Steering instability
- Fuel system leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.