2022 Volkswagen Atlas Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 15%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, 15% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We were told by Salem County Volkswagent that there is an issue with the hood latch on our 2022 Volkswagent Atlas which may render it impossible to open the hood. The cable/latch/other part(s) is/are nearing failure and will render it impossible to open hood of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11762815, filed 2026-09“Bought the car and it is constantly stalling on me at low rpm’s, and then won’t start again for 10 minutes. I don’t want to drive it because I never know when it’s going to happen. I’ve taken it to dealer twice and they tell me they do not know what is the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11728865, filed 2026-04“Since I've had this car in 2022, it continues to misfire and decelerate randomly. Car starts shaking violently and slows down while in traffic causing me to have to figure out a way to get to the side of the road and turn the car off for a while. Vehicle has been taken in various times about this issue since purchase with no resolution. I usually get an Error: Start/Stop message, EPC light and sometimes the check engine light will come on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11626096, filed 2024-11“While driving down the highway our sunroof shattered and nothing had hit the sunroof. Glass fell into the car as our cover was retracted and put our baby at risk. Our car is under 1 year old and there were no warnings or other symptoms evident before the incident.”
NHTSA complaint #11523173, filed 2023-05“The atlas has shit off mid drive twice so far. Once with the auto shut off button turned off and once not turned off. It cause the vehicle to suddenly brake and nearly get my family rear ended. Many times it detects objects not there and tries braking in the middle of intersections, while making turns nearly causing us to be tboned. It is not worth my families life so it is currently sitting at the dealership No lights are on the dashboard at this time”
NHTSA complaint #11574309, filed 2024-02Related service bulletins
- 11038144Sep 10, 2026Remove Key FOB battery for 20 seconds to restore proper operation.
- 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
- 11035763Jul 20, 2026MIB3 Recovery Solution
- 11035765Jul 14, 2026Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process
- 11035764Jul 6, 2026Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process
- 11034611Jun 15, 2026This OTA update addresses a potential issue with special characters being broadcast over HD radio.
- 11034610Jun 15, 2026Your vehicle is currently eligible for the 91UB software update designed to:
- 11034623Jun 1, 2026Emergency Call Module - J949- replacement part must be programmed to latest software.
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 2022 Volkswagen Atlas
50 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsAir bags
30 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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