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2022 Volkswagen Atlas Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 185 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, 1% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while checking fluid levels in the engine compartment, the contact became aware that the coolant reservoir was low. The contact stated that there was no sign of a coolant leak, but coolant needed to be added to the reservoir weekly. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was a coolant leak that was draining into a protective shield underneath the engine compartment. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11708399, filed 2026-01, 90,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202421%
202321%
202211%
202120%
201831%

Other parts of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas

Brakes
50 complaints
Engine
50 complaints
Electrical system
44 complaints
Air bags
30 complaints
Other or unknown
27 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
20 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Exterior lighting
14 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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