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2021 Volkswagen Atlas

NHTSA has received 777 complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, and 19% of them involve electrical system. After that come brakes (13%) and engine (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
777 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 19% of complaints
Recalls
17
Fuel economy
18 to 22 MPG combined
Safety rating
5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

NHTSA has received 777 complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, and 19% of them involve electrical system. After that come brakes (13%) and engine (11%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

Recalls

The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is affected by 17 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 17 recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 22 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 24 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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