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2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recalls & problems

The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has 6 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (6 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls
Complaints19filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Service brakesJun 30, 2025

Service brakes

Recall 25V434000546 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Risk
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.

Components: Service brakes; Suspension

Air bagsJun 20, 2024

Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

Recall 24V464000271,330 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Risk
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
SuspensionOct 26, 2022

Critical fasteners

Recall 22V80700033 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
Risk
Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.
Engine and engine coolingOct 7, 2022

Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

Recall 22V75300076,515 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Risk
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (VW) and 13i5 (Audi).
Service brakes, hydraulicSep 26, 2022

Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 22V718000555 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
Risk
A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T2.
Air bagsMar 28, 2022

Side/window

Recall 22V152000222,892 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.
Risk
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.1%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Optional

2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk16.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Optional

2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Atlas Cross Sport

23mpg combined
City / highway21 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Atlas Cross Sport 4motion

22mpg combined
City / highway20 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Atlas Cross Sport

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Atlas Cross Sport 4motion

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine6000—
Air bags5000—
Unknown or other4000—
Electrical system3000—
Service brakes3100—
Fuel/propulsion system2000—
Forward collision avoidanceWarnings; Automatic emergency braking2200—
Exterior lightingHeadlights › Daytime running lights › Bulbs2000—
Vehicle speed control1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.