2025 Volkswagen Atlas problems and complaints
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (17), Power Train (13), Unknown Or Other (12).
Key takeaways
- 49 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 35% |
| Power Train | 13 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 24% |
| Engine | 7 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 10% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 4% |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,lane Departure - filed 2026-09-25
Even after the most recent recall “update” has been completed, my reverse cameras freeze. Infotainment system crashed and goes black. Infotainment system had been issue ever since buying car. Has to be hard reset every other week to make functions work. Dealer says “no issues”.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-25
Car would not shift back into drive after dropping child off at school. Multiple warning lights came on about hill assist. Needed towed. Ended up needing a new transmission due to what the dealer said was a mechanical defect.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-24
Vehicle: 2025 Volkswagen Atlas R-Line Incident Description: While driving on the freeway in rainy conditions through a construction zone, I applied the brakes to slow down. The brake pedal suddenly went soft, lost hydraulic pressure, and sank toward the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop or slow down properly, crea...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.