2026 Volkswagen

Atlas

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Volkswagen Atlas: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 269NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight: 0.061 hp/lb
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 390 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seats: 7NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seat rows: 3NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 196 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 78 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 117 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 4,442 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls: 2
Owner complaints: 10 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise controlPart of IQ.DRIVE.
Standard
Automatic emergency braking
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Exterior

Adaptive headlights
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ENGINE24%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
BACK OVER PREVENTION6%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING6%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 17 total.

Volkswagen Atlas: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance: 2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.vw.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.