Volkswagen Atlas owners have reported 351 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (312 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's coolant leaking (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change at a local dealer, the dealer informed the contact that the cylinder head gasket was rusted. The dealer provided a 60 percent discount, and the vehicle was repaired. Read details...
Purchased my car in may of 2019 in Jan/Feb while driving coolant light came on � verified coolant was low once vehicle was able to cool down took it to the dealer they said it evaporated and there is nothing wrong fast forward to April of 2021 coolant light came on again while Read details...
Needs new catalytic converter. Needs excessive gas. Told to just keep driving until back ordered catalytic converter comes in. I don�t feel like it�s safe to drive especially with my children. Check engine light came on. Read details...
There was a recall on my pvc part in my 2023 Atlas. An effect of a clogged pvc is an oil leak. The positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system relieves built-up pressure inside your engine. When it fails or clogs, this pressure traps air inside the crankcase. Read details...
The vehicle shuts down while driving. It has happen 3 times. Auto start/stop is disengaged each time. One incident (6/19/20) while driving 50mph, had to coast into a parking lot & restart the engine. Another (8/19/20) when slowing down to go into our driveway. Read details...