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2022 Volkswagen Atlas
SUV · 2018–2027
Trims and features
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235 hp; 3.6L 6-cyl, 276 hp · Drive: AWD, FWD
2022 Atlas trims
| 4Motion SE | 4Motion SE w/ Tech | 4Motion SEL | 4Motion SEL Premium R-Line | 4Motion SEL R-Line | 4Motion SEL R-Line Black Pkg. | 4Motion Trendline | SE | SE w/ Tech | SEL | SEL Premium R-Line | SEL R-Line | SEL R-Line Black Pkg. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rows of seats | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Adaptive cruise control | — | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | — | — | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic emergency braking | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear automatic braking | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear cross-traffic alert | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane departure warning | — | — | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | — | — | — | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane keeping assist | — | — | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | — | — | — | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking assist | — | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | — | — | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic high beams | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive driving beam headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlights | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Push-button start | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Volkswagen reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Volkswagen aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 282 hp | AWD, FWD | 23–25 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 269 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 9 | Standard | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 269 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 49 | Standard | — |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235–269 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 171 | Standard | — |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 276 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 133 | Standard | — |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 276 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 183 | Standard | — |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 276 hp | AWD, FWD | 18–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 16 | 473 | No | — |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 276 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 27 | Standard | — |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 276 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 12 | 480 | Standard | — |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 276 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 17 | 464 | Optional | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SUV ICE AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SUV ICE FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SUV N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 9 |
| 2026 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 9 |
| 2025 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 49 |
| 2025 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 49 |
| 2024 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 8 | 171 |
| 2024 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 8 | 171 |
| 2023 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 5 | 133 |
| 2023 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 5 | 133 |
| 2022 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 7 | 183 |
| 2022 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 7 | 183 |
| 2021 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5 | No | Optional | 16 | 473 |
| 2021 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5 | No | Optional | 16 | 473 |
| 2020 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 4 | 27 |
| 2020 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 4 | 27 |
| 2019 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 12 | 480 |
| 2019 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 12 | 480 |
| 2018 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 17 | 464 |
| 2018 | Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 17 | 464 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Atlas | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2027 | Atlas 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2026 | Atlas | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2026 | Atlas 4motion Peak Edition | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2026 | Atlas SE 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2026 | Atlas SEL 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2025 | Atlas | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2025 | Atlas 4motion Peak Edition | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2025 | Atlas SE 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2025 | Atlas SEL 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2024 | Atlas | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | Atlas 4motion Peak Edition | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2024 | Atlas SE 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2024 | Atlas SEL 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2023 | Atlas | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2023 | Atlas 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–22 |
| 2022 | Atlas | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2022 | Atlas 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–22 |
| 2021 | Atlas | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–22 |
| 2021 | Atlas 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
18–22 |
| 2020 | Atlas | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–22 |
| 2020 | Atlas 4motion | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2019 | Atlas | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–22 |
| 2019 | Atlas 4motion | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2018 | Atlas | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–24 |
| 2018 | Atlas 4motion | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.