Does the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas have recalls?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, including Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger; Air Bags › Side/Window. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2019 Volkswagen Atlas problems?

Owners filed 485 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are air bags (142), electrical system (76), service brakes (76), forward collision avoidance (73).

How much does a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas cost to own for 5 years?

About $45,740 over 5 years ($762/month) at an estimated $17,000 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2019 Volkswagen Atlas

The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas earns a weak Throttlebook Ownership Score of 51/100. Expect about $45,740 to own it for five years, or $762 a month. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 485 complaints.

Recalls: 12
Complaints: 485
5-yr cost: $46k
MPG (EPA): 19

Weak

Ownership Score

2019 Volkswagen Atlas vs nearby years

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12 recalls may apply

For the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.

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Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

5-year cost to own

Estimated $17,000 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$45,740

$762/month · $0.76/mile

Depreciation	$4,660
Insurance (national avg.)	$12,000
Fuel / charging	$10,580
Maintenance	$7,820
Repairs	$4,000
Loan interest	$4,660
Taxes & fees	$2,020

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

485 complaints7 involved a crash

Air Bags142
Electrical System76
Service Brakes76
Forward Collision Avoidance73
Unknown Or Other61
Engine60

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
Frontal: 5 out of 5 stars
Side: 5 out of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 out of 5 stars

Rated as: 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD

What to check on a used 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Airbags
- The airbag light should come on at start-up and then go out.
- Ask for proof that any airbag recalls were completed.
Brakes
- Press the pedal firmly: it should feel solid, not sink or pulse.
- Listen for grinding or squealing when stopping.
Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas a good car to buy?: The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas earns a weak Throttlebook Ownership Score of 51/100. Expect about $45,740 to own it for five years, or $762 a month. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 485 complaints.
Does the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas have recalls?: NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, including Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger; Air Bags › Side/Window. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2019 Volkswagen Atlas problems?: Owners filed 485 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are air bags (142), electrical system (76), service brakes (76), forward collision avoidance (73).
How much does a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas cost to own for 5 years?: About $45,740 over 5 years ($762/month) at an estimated $17,000 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.