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2022 Volkswagen Atlas

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

7 current

Combined

10.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,317

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2024354 · manufacturer campaign 69PZ

19 June 2024

Transport Canada lists: Atlas 2020–2024

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated. Note: This problem would cause an error message to display on the instrument panel and a warning chime to sound. The airbag indicator light would also display "passenger airbag off".

Why it matters

An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the PODS sensor mat and seat harness. Volkswagen advises that you shouldn't use the front passenger seat if a PODS error message displays on the instrument panel or if the airbag indicator light displays "passenger airbag off" with an occupant in the seat.

35,749 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2022612 · manufacturer campaign 42M2

26 October 2022

Transport Canada lists: Atlas 2022–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts for the left-rear trailing arm may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts may loosen over time and fall out. If this happens, the trailing arm may break and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control.

Why it matters

A loss of control could create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the left-rear trailing arm bolts.

12 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2022576 · manufacturer campaign 13i4 / 13i5

7 October 2022

Transport Canada lists: Q 5 2021–2023 · Atlas 2022–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the connecting rod bearings may become damaged. If this happens, the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail and/or an oil leak could occur.

Why it matters

An engine failure can cause a sudden loss of power, which could increase the risk of a crash. An oil leak could create the risk of a vehicle fire.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership for an engine inspection test. The engine will be replaced, if necessary.

9,697 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2022489 · manufacturer campaign 66N8

31 August 2022

Transport Canada lists: Atlas 2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the trailer hitch bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen, and the hitch could detach from the vehicle while towing a trailer.

Why it matters

A trailer hitch that detaches from a vehicle could create a risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to tighten the trailer hitch bolts.

356 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022382 · manufacturer campaign 91DV

20 July 2022

Transport Canada lists: Arteon 2021 · Atlas 2021–2022 · Golf 2021 · Gti 2021 · and 3 more

What is wrong

Under certain conditions, the rearview camera image may not appear on the center screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment software.

23,553 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2022182 · manufacturer campaign 24iD

13 April 2022

Transport Canada lists: Atlas 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the long fuel injectors may have been assembled without a filter element. As a result, fuel could leak into the engine compartment.

Why it matters

A fuel leak in the engine compartment can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the long fuel injectors.

157 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2022110 · manufacturer campaign 97GF

11 March 2022

Transport Canada lists: Atlas 2019–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wiring contacts for the front doors may become damaged. If this happens, there could be a delay before the side airbags inflate in a side-impact crash. This problem could also cause the parking brake to engage while driving at low speed, cause the windows to roll down on their own, or give warning of a faulty door sensor.

Why it matters

Delayed inflation of the side airbags could create an increased the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

23,192 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 22% of 241 2022 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
252 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas get?
NRCan rates the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas at 10.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 252 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,317 in fuel, producing roughly 4,943 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.