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2024 Volkswagen

Atlas Cross Sport

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

Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: best and worst years
2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (photo 1 of 2)
2024 photoMatti BlumeCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Engine & performance

HP
269
Axle ratio
3.60

Efficiency

Smog score
3/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

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

Recalls
8
Owner complaints
99 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
1

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

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE11%
  • ENGINE9%
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION6%
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 172 total.

Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

263 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVIN4APIN20260527

    Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle

  • May 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVIN4APIN20260519

    Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle

  • May 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV0026012081638_1

    Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage

  • May 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVIN4APIN20260507

    Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states multiple driver assist lights on; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle

  • Apr 17, 2026AIR BAGSVOS-26-28

    This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0015: J706 - Seat occupied recognition (PODs Module) Basic Setting communication with the airbag control module -J234 has failed.

  • Apr 13, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVIN4APIN20260413

    Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states multiple driver assist lights on; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the fron

  • Apr 2, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGV9422012066639_6

    Condition is normal due to cold fresh air and humidity

  • Apr 1, 2026AIR BAGSVOS-26-23

    This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue with Airbag - J706 - Seat Occupant Detection System Control Module Basic Setting error message ODS5001E & ODS5003E.

  • and 255 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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.