2022 Volkswagen Atlas Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 27%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, 27% of the 185 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“i was exiting HWY 45 at highway speed. the car began to stutter, i lost control of the propulsion of the vehicle, the breaks did not seem to work, the EPC light came on after rolling to a stop. i had to put the car in park and upon turning the car off and back on the cars EPC light went off and i was able to drive it home. it now sits in my driveway and has not been moved since.”
NHTSA complaint #11755826, filed 2026-08“The oil light often comes on due to low oil inbetween oil changes. This has happened ever since the car was new. I always stop at a local auto parts store and add more oil, but there are no noticeable oil leaks. This is a dangerous issue as it could cause overheating especially if not near a auto parts store. I also always carry extra oil in the back of my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11694706, filed 2025-10“Brakes are squealing and grinding noises when i break. This noises are present no matter the speed. VW Dealership from Kearny Mesa VW, San Diego, California USA. Engine: Start/Stop does shutdown during driving after the autostop system. Electric: Sensors is causing false alerts. I deactivated the system, because the system is constantly detecting alerts for no real threats,”
NHTSA complaint #11685519, filed 2025-09“Steering gear failed twice i have the first one make my car shake so bad and second it makes horrible noise every time i moved the steering wheel . Both front head light led failed for the day running light. Car has misfiring problems with spark plugs and injectors making driving unpredictable and engine start shaking out of nowhere and epc (electronic power control )light comes on”
NHTSA complaint #11648509, filed 2025-03“When the vehicle is at a stop or slowing maybe to park the engine shuts down. I get a start/stop error and it indicates I must restart the car manually. I then have to put the car in park and restart the vehicle. This has happened while the vehicle was in motion and in major city traffic. The vehicle displays a check engine light now. It is currently at the dealership being serviced.”
NHTSA complaint #11656729, filed 2025-04Related service bulletins
- 11038146Sep 17, 2026Suggested fuel additive
- 11035762Jul 9, 2026Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- 11035774Jul 6, 2026For applicable 2018-2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport 3.6L Settlement Class Vehicles (NA6 warranty key), the New Vehicle Limited Warranty will be extended to cover 80% of the…
- 11035773Jul 6, 2026Supporting FAQ for VWP-26-07 Main Engine Wiring Harness Limited Warranty Extension (Class Action)
- 11034614Jun 18, 2026Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- 11034613Jun 18, 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- 11034617Jun 4, 2026Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- 11030847Mar 27, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11027250Dec 4, 2025Update Engine/Motor Control Module J623.
- 11026165Nov 11, 2025The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve / oil separator may fail prematurely due to material aging. If this happens, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 31% |
| 2025 | 7 | 14% |
| 2024 | 30 | 17% |
| 2023 | 37 | 26% |
| 2022 | 50 | 27% |
| 2021 | 86 | 18% |
| 2020 | 3 | 11% |
| 2019 | 60 | 12% |
| 2018 | 100 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas
50 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsForward collision avoidance
20 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 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.
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