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Volkswagen Atlas 2019 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

483Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
12Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
13Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags140 complaints

140 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V218000, 22V152000, 23V215000, 23V671000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems116 complaints

116 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes79 complaints

79 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System76 complaints

76 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V824000.

Unknown Or Other61 complaints

61 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering39 complaints

39 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V590000.

Fuel and Propulsion System35 complaints

35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V614000.

Power Train34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V904000.

Vehicle Speed Control14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V142000, 22V815000.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V389000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V824000Reported November 26, 2018 - 73,549 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 26, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 73,549 vehicles across all affected models.

18V904000Reported December 19, 2018 - 6,322 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 6,322 vehicles across all affected models.

19V218000Reported March 20, 2019 - 3 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 3 vehicles across all affected models.

19V389000Reported May 22, 2019 - 662,185 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 662,185 vehicles across all affected models.

19V614000Reported August 21, 2019 - 6 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 21, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 6 vehicles across all affected models.

21V142000Reported March 5, 2021 - 2,535 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on March 5, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,535 vehicles across all affected models.

22V086000Reported February 16, 2022 - 3,648 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 3,648 vehicles across all affected models.

22V152000Reported March 28, 2022 - 222,892 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 222,892 vehicles across all affected models.

22V815000Reported October 31, 2022 - 296,044 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 296,044 vehicles across all affected models.

23V215000Reported March 29, 2023 - 143,053 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 143,053 vehicles across all affected models.

23V671000Reported October 4, 2023 - 2 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2 vehicles across all affected models.

26V590000Reported September 11, 2026 - 208,724 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 208,724 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA24004Opened December 18, 2024 - Open

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA24004Opened December 18, 2024 - Open

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE21008Opened March 29, 2021 - Closed October 3, 2022

Fuel Injector Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE21008Opened March 29, 2021 - Closed October 3, 2022

Fuel Injector Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE23017Opened September 28, 2023 - Closed December 18, 2024

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE23017Opened September 28, 2023 - Closed December 18, 2024

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20181
201937
202052
202125
202282
2023123
202463
202552
202648
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 October 30, 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.