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Volkswagen Atlas 2022 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

184Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect 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.

Engine50 complaints

50 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V753000.

Brakes50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags30 complaints

30 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V152000, 24V464000.

Unknown Or Other26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V245000.

Lighting14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 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.

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.

22V245000Reported April 13, 2022 - 1,382 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 13, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 1,382 vehicles across all affected models.

22V514000Reported July 20, 2022 - 43,091 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 43,091 vehicles across all affected models.

22V657000Reported August 31, 2022 - 3,184 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 3,184 vehicles across all affected models.

22V753000Reported October 7, 2022 - 76,515 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 76,515 vehicles across all affected models.

22V807000Reported October 26, 2022 - 33 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 33 vehicles across all affected models.

24V464000Reported June 20, 2024 - 271,330 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 271,330 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

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

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.

202220
202329
202452
202543
202640
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.