2022 Volkswagen Atlas Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 170 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas overview page.
What owners report
“Vehicle was left parked over the weekend and on Tuesday I went to start the car and got errors of a low coolant. Vehicle suffered…”NHTSA complaint 11618630 — filed 10/08/2024
“I discovered my car was leaking a small amount of oil on 08/26/2024. I made a service appointment to get it looked at and found…”NHTSA complaint 11615140 — filed 09/18/2024
“Charcoal fuel filter system - I purchased my vehicle brand new. This went out the first 10 months I had the vehicle. There are numerous…”NHTSA complaint 11613105 — filed 09/06/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas: 47 of 170 complaints on file (27.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas have in total?
170 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
