Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport years to avoid
No model year of the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical158
- Driver assistance97
- Engine95
- Brakes91
- Airbags81
- Fuel system41
- Lights33
- Transmission23
- Visibility21
- Steering18
- Acceleration18
- Suspension10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 25 | Electrical | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 102 | Electrical | 21,350 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2023 | - | 20 | Engine | 6 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | 76 | 78 | Brakes | 25,000 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 51 | 165 | Electrical | 16,000 | 14 | 9 | |
| 2020 | 69 | 108 | Electrical | 9,000 | 11 | 3 |
Recalls 30
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- For applicable 2018-2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport 3.6L Settlement Class Vehicles (NA6 warranty key),...
- Supporting FAQ for VWP-26-07 Main Engine Wiring Harness Limited Warranty Extension (Class Action)
- For applicable Settlement Class Vehicles, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty will be extended to cover 50%...
- This supporting FAQ is for the Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension Class Action Settlement
- Volkswagen has extended the Warranty coverage for the Evap Leak Detection Pump (LDP) to 15 years or...
- Volkswagen is extending warranty coverage for the Front Door Wiring Harnesses on certain 2019-2023 Atlas...
- This Supporting FAQ is for the Atlas Front Door Wiring Harness Class Action Settlement for vehicles...
- These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the...
Questions about the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
What years of the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
Electrical, with 158 complaints across all years, followed by driver assistance (97) and engine (95).
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have?
30 recalls between 2020 and 2025. The 2021 model year has the most, with 14.
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