Table 1 shows two common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (41 problems). The second most common problem is related to the crankcase (pcv) (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Crankcase (pcv) problems |
Driving on highway when engine shutdown suddenly and ended up on side of highway. Had a recall done a few months back for engine rods and dealership did not replace them and stated the test passed so not necessary. Read details...
On November 13, 2025, the vehicle, a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas 2. 0t (ea888 gen 3 engine), experienced a catastrophic engine failure while driving on the freeway at 71,602 miles. What happened a loud bang was heard, followed immediately by heavy smoke billowing from the engine bay and profuse oil Read details...