2022 Volkswagen Atlas Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

47Engine complaints

27.6%Of all 170 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE47 · 27.6%

SERVICE BRAKES44 · 25.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38 · 22.4%

AIR BAGS30 · 17.6%

Unspecified / other22 · 12.9%

Share of the 170 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas overview page.

What owners report

“Vehicle was left parked over the weekend and on Tuesday I went to start the car and got errors of a low coolant. Vehicle suffered…”NHTSA complaint 11618630 — filed 10/08/2024

“I discovered my car was leaking a small amount of oil on 08/26/2024. I made a service appointment to get it looked at and found…”NHTSA complaint 11615140 — filed 09/18/2024

“Charcoal fuel filter system - I purchased my vehicle brand new. This went out the first 10 months I had the vehicle. There are numerous…”NHTSA complaint 11613105 — filed 09/06/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas: 47 of 170 complaints on file (27.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas have in total?

170 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.