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Volkswagen Atlas 2023 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

142Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
6Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine39 complaints

39 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V753000.

Electrical System37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags22 complaints

22 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V152000, 24V464000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V718000.

Lighting15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

22V152000Reported March 28, 2022 - 222,892 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 222,892 vehicles across all affected models.

22V718000Reported September 26, 2022 - 555 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 555 vehicles across all affected models.

22V753000Reported October 7, 2022 - 76,515 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 76,515 vehicles across all affected models.

24V464000Reported June 20, 2024 - 271,330 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 271,330 vehicles across all affected models.

25V434000Reported June 30, 2025 - 546 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on June 30, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 546 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE23017Opened September 28, 2023 - Closed December 18, 2024

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE23017Opened September 28, 2023 - Closed December 18, 2024

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20221
202321
202442
202529
202649
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.