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Buying a used 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport? Check these 6 recalls first

6 NHTSA recalls · 20 owner complaints on file

The 2023 Atlas Cross Sport has 6 recalls in this group, covering possible engine-bearing failure, airbag deployment delay or passenger-airbag deactivation, leaking brake lines, rear trailing-arm bolts, and another loose-bolt issue. These concerns span the engine, restraints, braking, and fastener retention. Its 20 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, with 6 involving engine, 5 involving air bags, 4 classified as unknown or other, and 3 involving exterior lighting. The record lists 1 crash and 0 injuries.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Request documentation of engine-bearing recall completion and related engine repairs.
3. Verify both airbag recall repairs and ask about warning lights.
4. Request brake-line and bolt-recall records; inspect for brake-fluid leaks.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Volkswagen dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

What owners have reported to NHTSA

20 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2020
• 2021
• 2022
• 2024
• 2025
• All Atlas Cross Sport recalls