2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 16%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 16% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Discovered oil leak after smelling burning oil in garage. I have the 2 liter turbo motor.. Service tech at VW confirms loose cover bolts plus an additional leak. Online search shows recall for same problem with Audis equipped with same motor because of fire hazard. I have video of inspection but was unable to download. Attached are photos”
NHTSA complaint #11724842, filed 2026-03“This was already fixed by replacing thermostat sensor but now happening again about 1 month since repair. While driving the car has a red alert come up reporting high temp pull over and my car then just loses power, ability to steer and to even be able to pull over safely (rpm’s go way up but little movement steering wheel freezes)- not when I’m at a complete stop but literally middle of driving. Not sure if it’s engine if it’s the thermostat.”
NHTSA complaint #11686674, filed 2025-09“Vehicle had multiple engine malfunction lights appear and start/stop failures. Vehicle failed to start properly and speed was limited to prevent damage engine. Happened while I was driving it and I had to pull over and had the vehicle towed. An authorized dealer, Auto Import Inc in Brainerd, MN has had the vehicle since July 29th. They are unable to diagnose the problem, want to send the vehicle elsewhere and VW quality technicians have not shown up to inspect the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11607846, filed 2024-08“Hi, I received a recall for my car about the engine cover but VW doesn't have a solution. They just took the cover away and left the motor without cover or protection. I don't think is normal and appropiate to have the engine expose like that. Besides this problem, the car has brake problems I already report and also Oil problems that VW won't give a correct answer. I worried because I have 3 children and I don't feel safe to travel with them in a car I bearly have 1 year with it. I'll appreciate your help.”
NHTSA complaint #11651726, filed 2025-03“Multiple error codes populated on my vehicle while driving to work. This occurred less than 3 months & less than 1500 miles since ownership. The car went into a reduced power/speed mode and advised for me to get service asap. I barely made it off the highway to my destination. Dealer said it was the fuel pump. If it was a faulty fuel pump - should I have been a part of the stop sale/recall? Engine/Transmission/PowerTrain- Error: Drive System. Please service vehicle. (Engine) Error: Start/Stop (Engine)”
NHTSA complaint #11628224, filed 2024-12Related recalls
- 25V100000Feb 17, 2025Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine cover may have been improperly…Covers: Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2024–2025, Atlas 2024–2025
Related service bulletins
- 11038146Sep 17, 2026Suggested fuel additive
- 11035762Jul 9, 2026Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- 11034616Jun 22, 2026Excess flashing left behind during the intake manifold injection molding process can cause a lean misfire in affected cylinders.
- 11034614Jun 18, 2026Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- 11034613Jun 18, 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- 11034619Jun 12, 2026Oil Leak from Turbocharger Air Inlet Elbow
- 11034617Jun 4, 2026Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- 11034618Jun 1, 2026Oil Leak From Turbocharger Air Inlet Elbow
- 11030847Mar 27, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11029311Feb 12, 2026Inspect and re-torque cylinder head cover bolts
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
35 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsForward collision avoidance
19 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsLane departure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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