Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Volkswagen Atlas
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 185 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 #24V464000 Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V807000 Trailing Arm Bolts Improperly Tightened NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V753000 Damaged Connecting Rod Bearings NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V657000 Loose Hitch Bolts May Allow Trailer to Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V514000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V245000 Missing Fuel Injector Filter May Cause Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V152000 Delayed Deployment of Front Side Air Bag NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 50 complaints
- Service Brakes 46 complaints
- Electrical System 44 complaints
- Air Bags 30 complaints
- Unknown or Other 26 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 20 complaints
Of the 185 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 185 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas faces several significant issues like engine failures, airbag problems, and braking system complaints. Multiple recalls emphasize these recurring faults, impacting safety and reliability, justifying a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 30,000–60,000 miles | $3,000–$6,000 | common |
| airbags | 20,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| fuel injectors | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
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 changes
- brake fluid replacement
- coolant system flush
- spark plug replacement
- transmission fluid change
- tire rotations
- cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine knocking sound
- airbag warning light
- brake pedal vibration
- unresponsive infotainment
- delayed engine response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.