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Buying a used 2022 Volkswagen Atlas? Check these 7 recalls first
The 2022 Atlas has 7 recalls in this group. Fuel-injector fire risk and engine-bearing failure are prominent, with additional concerns involving side-airbag deployment, passenger-airbag deactivation, hitch bolts, and rear trailing-arm bolts. A rearview-camera display recall rounds out the listed issues. Its 181 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 50 engine, 47 service-brake, 44 electrical-system, and 30 airbag complaints. The supplied complaint record includes 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Verify fuel-injector and engine-bearing recall completion by VIN.
- Request hitch-bolt, trailing-arm-bolt, and airbag recall repair records.
- Test the rearview camera and ask about engine, brake, or electrical symptoms.
- 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 2022 Volkswagen Atlas
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Fuel Injector Fire Risk | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Audi Q5, VW Atlas Engine Bearings May Fail | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Volkswagen Atlas Side Air Bag Deployment Delay | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport loose hitch bolts | Trailer Hitches | high |
| VW Atlas Rear Trailing Arm Bolts May Loosen | Suspension | high |
| Volkswagen Atlas passenger airbag may switch off when seat occupied | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen Rearview Camera May Fail To Display | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
181 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50 | Yes |
| Brakes | 47 | None found |
| Electrical System | 44 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 30 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 20 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | None found |