2019 Volkswagen Atlas Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 13%of 484 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,300miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 13% of the 484 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,300 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We bought this new vehicle on november 8, 2019. An extremely strong odor protruded from this vehicle inside the cabin when the vehicle was idling and when turned off. It smelled like burning paint or an engine burning smell. It was nauseating and made my six year old son very sick. This was our primary and most important, vital concern and worry.”
NHTSA complaint #11281763, filed 2019-11, 21 miles“The gas consumption is below what Volkswagen claims and advertises. Our car averages 14 mpg instead of 19 mpg. On user forums, other Atlas owners have complained about averaging 14 mpg. When we put the car in reverse, it starts to roll forward. The transmission jolts while driving. Since we got the car, the check engine light has been on for an evap leak. The dealership fixed it. However, several hours later, the check engine light came back on.”
NHTSA complaint #11253796, filed 2019-09, 100 miles“I purchased this vehicle 5 months ago and it has less than 6k miles on it. Yesterday, while driving in the rain, I noticed the storage nook under the radio compartment was wet. I looked up and saw water dripping from the ceiling on passenger side console. I did take video of dripping. It dropped water while moving and at a complete stop, so long as it was raining. I've looked online and see this is a very common complaint on forums. I brought my vehicle to vw dealer today at 8am and it is still there at 3:32 am. …”
NHTSA complaint #11286413, filed 2019-12, 5,700 miles“While driving 35mph,no one in either direction, flat street surface,braking system went on with the alert on dash and noise.it has happened 4 times where the cars braking system turns on, brakes while accelerating, and then it takes several seconds before you can move from the intersection, hoping not to have a collision from car that is behind.took to the dealers several times and they cannot verify. The engine light was on for several weeks.one dealer said they cannot see me for another 2 weeks. Called vw headquarters to get me in sooner. …”
NHTSA complaint #11330388, filed 2020-06, 1 miles“While driving at low speeds, exiting a parking lot with a downward slope towards a street, the car's autonomous emergency braking system activated, immediately causing the vehicle stop unexpectedly. No other car was in front of the vehicle, indicating that the system perceives the road as an obstacle. The unexpected stop caused another vehicle behind me to nearly rear-end my vehicle. Additionally, they aeb system did not allow me to quickly restart acceleration, which left me temporarily stranded for a couple second perpendicular to the street.”
NHTSA complaint #11328322, filed 2020-06, 8,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11034626Jun 8, 2026Multiple campaign closures dealer communication.
- 11033527May 19, 2026Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11026185Nov 17, 2025Replace Door Lock and Cap.
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 21% |
| 2025 | 12 | 24% |
| 2024 | 32 | 18% |
| 2023 | 26 | 18% |
| 2022 | 27 | 15% |
| 2021 | 79 | 16% |
| 2020 | 5 | 19% |
| 2019 | 62 | 13% |
| 2018 | 73 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
141 complaintsBrakes
79 complaintsElectrical system
76 complaintsForward collision avoidance
73 complaintsEngine
60 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
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