Volkswagen Atlas engine problems by year
351 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 8 Atlas model years. The most reported year is 2018 with 97 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Atlas | 5 | 13% | — | |
| 2024 Atlas | 25 | 16% | — | |
| 2023 Atlas | 34 | 28% | — | |
| 2022 Atlas | 48 | 28% | — | |
| 2021 Atlas | 80 | 18% | — | |
| 2020 Atlas | 3 | 11% | — | |
| 2019 Atlas | 59 | 13% | 9,304 mi | |
| 2018 Atlas | 97 | 21% | 18,500 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.