Component Record

Volkswagen Atlas 2018 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

35 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage35 complaints

35 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V766000Reported November 29, 2017 - 58 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 29, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 58 vehicles across all affected models.

18V284000Reported May 2, 2018 - 278 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 278 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System111 Engine103 Air Bags100 Brakes75 Unknown Or Other73 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems54

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.