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Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportModel year report

2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Problems

Compared with other Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport years

Too new to compare

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2022

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
11,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The part named most often is electrical system, with 12 complaints (48% of the total), followed by other or unknown (8) and transmission and drivetrain (7). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,000 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 197 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 29 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 83 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Seats (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “There’s a chemical smell entering the cabin of my vehicle from the engine ever since my car was serviced at the dealership. I’ve had headaches burning, watering eyes, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, eye twitching, and generally unwell. My daughter has had a cough and they refused to acknowledge any issue. They changed the filter and clean the vents and they’re saying nothing‘s wrong. …”

NHTSA complaint #11698976, filed 2025-11

Other or unknown: “New buy today 3/16/2025 from Carvana. Anyhow took vehicle to get a diagnostic and reputable mechanic shop. The auto scanner would continuously stall on the transmission check,would not produce a report nor respond. We did get a good reading for the engine but not once after several attempts would it generate a reading for the transmission. I am concerned as there does appear to be a slight jerk when shifting from one gear to the next,not a smooth transition at all between gears. Not the smoothest ride. There is definitely an issue and I'm sure others are experiencing this...unfortunately.”

NHTSA complaint #11724514, filed 2026-03

Transmission and drivetrain: “On August 31, 2026, while driving my 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport on the highway, multiple warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stopped operating while I was in traffic. The sudden loss of vehicle operation created a serious risk of a collision and placed me and other motorists in danger. This vehicle has experienced repeated problems including rough operation, hesitation/loss of acceleration, warning lights, engine/misfire-related faults, and powertrain concerns. …”

NHTSA complaint #11761050, filed 2026-08

Engine: “On 3/27/026 at approximately 1800 hrs, I was driving my 2025 VW Atlas w/8500 miles southbound on the Florida Turnpike in the left hand land. Traffic was at a standstill at mm 76. We sat for 2-3 minutes without moving. When traffic started to roll forward, I moved my foot to apply the gas but the car shifted itself to Park. It did not shut down or stall. The engine was still running. I could not shift the car to drive or reverse. I called 911 to request help from FHP. Traffic was starting to move with increasing speed. I couldn't move my car to the shoulder. …”

NHTSA complaint #11729998, filed 2026-04

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,000 and 13,000 miles.

50%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 11,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2025202618
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Atlas Cross Sport · SUV AWD★★★★★4 / 4554 · 15.1% risk
Atlas Cross Sport · SUV FWD★★★★★4 / 4554 · 16.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Atlas Cross Sport FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic202623$2,900
Atlas Cross Sport 4motion AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic192621$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 197 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 197 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20252511,0005523Too new to compareToo new
202410121,3508523Too new to compareToo new
20232018,0006523—Too new
20227825,000752330 · FewerRising
202116514,5001452276 · MoreStable
20201089,0001152250 · TypicalStable

All Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 12 complaints (48% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 8.

Has the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (Atlas Cross Sport, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,000 miles and the middle half falls between 9,000 and 13,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.