Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas

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).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Volkswagen Atlas

Problem Category Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems
41
Crankcase (pcv) problems
2

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

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...

The Crankcase (pcv) problem

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...


Engine And Engine Cooling related problems in other Volkswagen Atlas model year vehicles:



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