2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,350miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 8% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,350 miles.
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.
“My new car is telling me I have a transmission problem. I got in my car to go to work and my car wouldn’t go in drive or reverse. Then my back up camera doesn’t work all the time and my screen gets blurry or complete black.”
NHTSA complaint #11678815, filed 2025-08“I am submitting this updated complaint regarding ongoing issues with Safety Recall 69PZ (Passenger Occupant Detection System) on my 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Despite multiple repair attempts at Gossett Volkswagen in Memphis, TN, the recall remains incomplete, and the vehicle now exhibits additional safety‑system failures that began immediately after dealership service. I purchased the vehicle from Gossett Volkswagen and have had all warranty and recall work performed exclusively at this dealership. The first recall attempt occurred on April 20, 2026. …”
NHTSA complaint #11739489, filed 2026-05“To the best of my knowledge, the transmission failed to function appropriately causing danger. After pulling onto a major highway, the car stopped in front of oncoming traffic and the rpm’s shot up. After letting off the gas and pressing again, the car then shifted and was able to drive. This happened after several instances of delayed shifting noted but this is the first time it has stalled out while driving. Stalling on a major highway puts me and others at risk of crashing if I am unable to move my vehicle suddenly. No warning lamps were present then or now. …”
NHTSA complaint #11618433, filed 2024-10“Flawed programming of the transmission control module posing a safety risks in various low speed driving scenarios and potential repair expenses due to excessive engine strain. There is a widespread defect with the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport that may affect the Atlas as well. Many owners in Facebook groups are experiencing this defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11681788, filed 2025-08“The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that after pressing the engine Start/Stop button to start the vehicle in the driveway, she exited the vehicle and sat in the front passenger's seat. After 4-5 minutes, the vehicle inadvertently rolled backward while the transmission was in park (P). No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle rolled over her daughter's left knee before stopping at the end of the driveway. Additionally, the Error: Drive System. Please Service Vehicle message was previously displayed while driving, and the parking brake was inoperable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11620983, filed 2024-10, 21,350 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11036866Aug 11, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036874Aug 10, 2026Replacement instruction
- 11034620Jun 1, 2026Diagnosis of bevel box leaks
- 11025440Oct 14, 2025Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.
- 11025439Oct 9, 2025Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise
- 11023838Sep 17, 2025Oil Leak diagnosis
- 11014950Feb 12, 2025CV Boot replacement
- 11013861Jan 24, 2025This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11008861Sep 17, 2024Fluid requirements
- 11008851Sep 17, 2024Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
35 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsForward collision avoidance
19 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsLane departure
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology