Volkswagen Atlas

20182026 · 15 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
21
Best
24

The Volkswagen Atlas has been tested by the EPA across 15 different configurations spanning model years 2018 through 2026. Over this period, the Atlas has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2026
23
2025
22
2024
23
2023
23
2022
23
2021
22
2020
22
2019
22
2018
24

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Atlas) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volkswagen Atlas. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Volkswagen Volkswagen Atlas grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
120
Total Deaths
32

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
9.2%
Fire Occurrence
4.2%
Speeding Involved
11.7%
DUI Involved
7.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

71%
Front
13%
Side
16%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes39
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.26
2022
Fatal Crashes32
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.16
2021
Fatal Crashes29
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.31
2020
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.33
2019
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2018
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2017
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2026
1
2025
1
2024
5
2023
2
2022
3
2021
6
2020
7
2019
5
2018
16
Critical
Moderate
Advisory