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 (44 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
44
Crankcase (pcv) problems
2

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

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

I had the thermostat and water pump replaced at 57k miles. At 125k it needs to be replaced again. Costing me another $1700. I have read about numerous complaints about this issue.   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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