2021 Volkswagen Atlas Review

2021 Volkswagen Atlas is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 198.30 in length and 70.00 in height. Made in United States, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has 1 trim priced by the manufacturer at 45,215 with just total of 6 recalls in the past 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. It’s seating 7 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.60 gallon. The engine is 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V .

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Atlas
Trims Available: 1
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 8A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 7
MSRP: $45,215 USD
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY
Tires: 255/50R20
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Volkswagen Atlas 2021 Trims

2021 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL 4MOTION

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1V2BR2CA2MC502056
  • 1V2BR2CA1MC507474
  • 1V2BR2CA6MC529390

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V712000 started on /Date(1605589200000-0500)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. One or both steering knuckles may have been damaged during production.

Consequence: A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q6. Note: Owners are advised to DO NOT DRIVE the vehicle until the vehicle has been inspected and repaired if necessary.

Recall 20V504000 started on /Date(1598414400000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94N7.

Recall 20V505000 started on /Date(1598414400000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

Consequence: In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.

Recall 20V716000 started on /Date(1605675600000-0500)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.

Recall 20V702000 started on /Date(1605243600000-0500)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured.

Consequence: Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.

Recall 21V026000 started on /Date(1611723600000-0500)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle may fracture in the area of the strut mounting.

Consequence: A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace one or both steering knuckles, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q7.

FAQ

The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has NHTSA crash test rating of 5 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

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The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2021 Volkswagen Atlas so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is lower than $22,608.

Volkswagen All models of 2021

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1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

Volkswagen Atlas

$45,215 - $45,215
1 Trims
7
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

$45,215 - $45,215
1 Trims
7
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

Volkswagen Golf GTI

$45,215 - $45,215
1 Trims
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1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

Volkswagen ID.4

$45,215 - $45,215
1 Trims
7
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

Volkswagen Jetta

$45,215 - $45,215
1 Trims
7
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

Volkswagen Passat

$45,215 - $45,215
1 Trims
7
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

Volkswagen Tiguan

$45,215 - $45,215
1 Trims
7
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

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