Owners filed 164 complaints with NHTSA for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. Engine problems lead the list at 28% of reports, with brake and electrical issues close behind. A few reports mention a crash or a fire. Here are the five most common problem areas.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 28%
The most reported area, with 46 complaints (28% of all reports). One report involved a fire. No crashes or injuries were reported.
Service Brakes safety 27%
The second most reported area, with 45 complaints (27% of all reports). Two reports involved a crash. No injuries were reported.
Electrical System safety 24%
39 complaints (24% of all reports). One report involved a fire. No crashes or injuries were reported.
Air Bags safety 18%
29 complaints (18% of all reports). One report involved a crash. No injuries were reported.
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 11%
18 complaints (11% of all reports). One report involved a crash. No injuries were reported.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 164 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.