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2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
28,580miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,580 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, an overheating message was displayed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle entered LIMP Mode and failed to exceed 3 MPH. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot at a slow speed and became aware of an abnormal burning odor. The contact added coolant to the coolant reservoir, and the vehicle operated as intended. …”

NHTSA complaint #11769333, filed 2026-10, 27,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message Error Drive Speed was displayed. Additionally, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 45 MPH, with the message Engine Overheating displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and turned off the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11677448, filed 2025-07, 30,160 miles

Related recalls

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202514%
202422%
202223%
202121%

Other parts of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Electrical system
35 complaints
Other or unknown
23 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
19 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Lane departure
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology