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2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vs 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
NHTSA complaints10170
Recall campaigns117
Service bulletins (TSBs)486419
Investigations10
Crash reports31
Fire reports11
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2220–23
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportVolkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Electrical System3319
Service Brakes1822
Air Bags2010
Engine918
Forward Collision Avoidance1511
Fuel/propulsion System47
Steering72
Exterior Lighting53

Symptoms owners describe

Electrical failures80
Airbag warning light50
Stalling07
Check engine light05
2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.