2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recalls

7 safety recalls, 78 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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7Recalls
78Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall list

Air Bags recall

24V-464
June 20, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
Safety risk
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.

Suspension recall

22V-807
October 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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 Cooling recall

22V-753
October 7, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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).

Trailer Hitches recall

22V-657
August 31, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Safety risk
Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.

Back Over Prevention recall

22V-514
July 20, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

22V-245
April 13, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters.
Safety risk
Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the long fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iD.

Air Bags recall

22V-152
March 28, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
Safety risk
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport owner complaints

78 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Service Brakes22
Electrical System21
Engine20
Unknown or Other12
Air Bags11
Forward Collision Avoidance11
Fuel/Propulsion System9
Exterior Lighting4
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Steering2

Recent complaints

October 26, 2026Engine

The car stalls at low speeds causing a safety concern for me and my kid. Reading in the VW Atlas Forum, this could be caused by a failed vapor (or carbon) canister. VW has not issued a recall on this as far as I know. This happens randomly. When this happens, the check engine light comes out.

October 26, 2026Air Bags

The passenger airbag off-light stays illuminated on the center console even with a passenger. I just took a road trip to Florida, where I drove, and my brother drove. One of us was always in the passenger seat. We are each 250 lb. The passenger airbag off light remained illuminated throughout as well as in any short trips while we we down there. and the airbag warning lights on the dash the yellow light or orange light would illuminate and beep periodically throughout the entire trip.

October 26, 2026Fuel/Propulsion System

Certified warranty-extension charcoal canister failed, completely collapsed my fuel tank, and damaged the fuel pump. AutoNation Volkswagen in Savannah, Ga and Volkswagen Corporate are refusing to address a structurally compromised, hazardous fuel system.

October 21, 2026Fuel/Propulsion System

COMPONENT FAILURE: Gas tank “sucked in”. Faulty EVAP vapor charcoal canister. Safety Issue: July 2026 while driving during Rush Hour on a two lane street and approaching a stoplight my vehicle stalled and shutdown. Problem reported to Volkswagen dealership service center: 07/09/2026 I informed them that my vehicle’s air conditioner was not cooling the interior cabin and of the stalled incident. VW test and diagnose: Air/C System checked, A/C system flushed and nitrogen leak check. Cost: $355.60. Component Issue: October 2026 check engine light came on. Manual stated light meant exhaust system malfunction. Vehicle serviced at VW Service Center 10/02/2026. Diagnosis summary invoice: Fault Code

October 10, 2026Electrical System

The 5F module for the infotainment system became defective at ~52,000 miles causing the reverse camera to not be functional. Due to how common this issue appears to be, the part is on backorder leaving many drivers without a backup camera for extended periods of time. My vehicle was without a backup camera for approximately two weeks.

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 15.1%.

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall FAQ

Does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The most recent, filed June 20, 2024, concerns the air bags.

What are the most common 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport problems?

Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is service brakes (22 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport safe?

The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.