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2019 Volkswagen Atlas Suspension Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
4%of 484 total for the year
Median mileage
40,900miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the suspension of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 4% of the 484 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,900 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.

“Vehicle has 11k miles. Took the vehicle in to repair a tire with a nail. My alignment was off (I thought I was feeling a shake anyway). Had the alignment fixed but a week later (first time on the highway) my vehicle is shaking far too much to be the road. All tires are in good shape as they were checked during the alignment. Shaking does not occur while driving under 45 MPH.”

NHTSA complaint #11387656, filed 2021-01, 11,000 miles

“The car randomly does not accelerate at low speeds when changing lanes in traffic, has a screeching noise upon acceleration that vw says is a normal loud noise because its too expensive to repair all the vehicles (that's the exact words from the vw mechanic). I have a video that shows the problem with exceleareation yet vw tells me they're nothing wrong with the car. The sway bars have been replaced two times in 6 months and the problem still isn't repaired. The auto collision randomly works.”

NHTSA complaint #11375246, filed 2020-11, 6,090 miles

“Struck a large pothole with driver's side front wheel while traveling 15mph on a roundabout which apparently caused the side airbags to deploy. No body damage and no appearance of suspension damage. Tire and wheel remained intact, drove straight to dealership for closer look/explanation as to why all side airbags deployed.”

NHTSA complaint #11309490, filed 2020-02, 3,000 miles

“Purchased vehicle 4/18/2020. Suv was shaking and told the seller. They stated they would fix when they did the sticker and registration. Attempted to fix the shaking by road force balance. Was told was a flat spot so they replaced rims and tires with a set off another truck. Still shook and was pulling to right. They attempted fixing the tires and did road test balancing on 4 separate occasions. The truck still shakes excessively and pulls to the right. I contacted corporate and the dealer. They stated that they did what they could and no longer wish to do anything else. …”

NHTSA complaint #11326995, filed 2020-06, 118 miles

“May 2026 The entire steering rack assembly required replacement by the Volkswagen dealer. The vehicle was purchased from new in 2019. I’m the original owner of the vehicle, do mostly highway driving, and I have always serviced the vehicle appropriately. This was an expensive repair and seems rather unusual. I was notified that there are many complaints from owners for this type of problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11764912, filed 2026-09

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202524%
202421%
202110%
2019184%
2018102%

Other parts of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

Air bags
141 complaints
Brakes
79 complaints
Electrical system
76 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
73 complaints
Other or unknown
62 complaints
Engine
60 complaints
Steering
39 complaints
Fuel system
35 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
34 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Wheels
11 complaints
Visibility (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 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