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2023 Volkswagen Atlas
Common Problems

Ranked from 45 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium
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Low

8 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine Stalls During Driving

    12complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine unexpectedly stalls while driving, requiring manual restart, posing a safety risk in traffic.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 22V753000

  2. 2

    Automatic Start-Stop System Malfunction

    8complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The automatic start-stop system fails to restart the vehicle after stopping, leading to frequent manual restarts.

  3. 3

    Air Bag Recall Issues

    7complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Issues with the air bag recall, including non-availability of parts and delays in repair, have been reported multiple times.

  4. 4

    Brake Noise and Vibration

    6complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Brakes produce loud grinding noises and vibrations, especially when parked, indicating a potential safety issue.

    $250–$700est. brake pads + rotors (per axle) · 1–2.5 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Engine Misfires and Power Loss

    6complaints
    High severityOther

    The engine misfires and experiences power loss, leading to unexpected stalling and difficulty starting the vehicle.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Daytime Running Light Failure

    4complaints
    Low severityOther

    The daytime running lights fail unexpectedly, reducing visibility to other drivers.

  7. 7

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system engages unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop without prior warning.

  8. 8

    Steering Vibration and Instability

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel vibrates during all driving activities, causing instability and posing a safety risk.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.