Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport offers average reliability, with a critical safety recall for wheel bolts requiring immediate verification.
Calculated from 10,000+ NHTSA, EPA & owner-complaint data pointsHow we score
2026 modelSpecifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 269 hp | 273 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | crossover | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | TSI | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | TSI |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 1141 | 40.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.3, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 117.3 | 18 | 20 |
| 2020 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.3, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 117.3 | 18 | 18 |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | rearAeb | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT SUV N/A FWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport offers average reliability, with a critical safety recall for wheel bolts requiring immediate verification.
2025
The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport presents a mixed reliability picture, warranting careful pre-purchase inspection, particularly for its electrical systems and powertrain.
2024
Approach the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport with caution; its below-average reliability, primarily due to significant engine concerns, makes it a high-risk used purchase.
2023
Approach the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport with caution; its below-average reliability, primarily due to engine stalling concerns, warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2022
Approach with caution: **engine connecting rod bearing failure** is a well-known chronic problem that makes this a high-risk used purchase.
2021
Approach with caution: widespread electrical system failures, particularly door wiring harnesses impacting safety systems, are a well-known chronic problem that makes this a high-risk used purchase.
2020
Approach with caution: the **driver's door wiring harness** is a well-known chronic problem that makes this a high-risk used purchase.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
Carfocal currently has 7 published Atlas Cross Sport reports, covering 2020 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport offers average reliability, with a critical safety recall for wheel bolts requiring immediate verification.
Published year coverage: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 volkswagen atlas cross sport offers average reliability, with a critical safety recall for wheel bolts requiring immediate verification. and the 2026 atlas cross sport's value hinges on its condition and the completion of its recalls. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
7 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
Across Carfocal's published Atlas Cross Sport guides, recurring problem areas include Wheel Bolts, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Spark Plugs. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Wheel Bolts, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Spark Plugs.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 7
- Years tracked
- 7
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints