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2024 Volkswagen Atlas

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Atlas.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas records EPA fuel economy of 20/27/23 mpg and is equipped with an Automatic (S8) transmission. In its model year it generated 158 total owner complaints, with the most frequent issues involving Service Brakes and seven recall campaigns. Its complaint history spans 2018‑2026, peaking at 464 complaints in 2019 but falling to only five complaints in the 2026 model year, reflecting a marked improvement in reliability.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06L115562B. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06L115562B
Engine air filter	3QF129620
Spark plug	06Q905601F
Front wiper blades	3CN998002
Serpentine belt	06K260849A
Cabin air filter	5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	200.8 in
Overall width	78 in
Overall height	68.9 in
Wheelbase	117.3 in
Curb weight	4442 lb
Track (front / rear)	67.7 / 67.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	20 / 27 / 23 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Atlas of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.3–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2024 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2024	SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.30 sec	15.40 sec	269 hp	AWD
2024	SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.50 sec	15.70 sec	269 hp	AWD
2024	SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.50 sec	15.60 sec	269 hp	AWD
2021	SEL V6 4MOTION Basecamp 3.6L V6	7.80 sec	16.00 sec	276 hp	AWD
2019	SEL V6 4MOTION 3.6L V6	7.80 sec	15.90 sec	276 hp	AWD
2019	SEL V6 4MOTION 3.6L V6	8.00 sec	16.10 sec	276 hp	AWD
2018	TSI SE 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.20 sec	15.60 sec	235 hp	FWD
2018	SE V6 3.6L V6	7.30 sec	15.60 sec	276 hp	FWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 80,000 mi.

At 10,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 40,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Underbody (inspect) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 110,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace)
At 180,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Atlas sits in the middle of a decline that began in 2020, where complaints dropped sharply from 454 in 2018 to 26 in 2020, then rebounded to 444 in 2021 before falling again to 170 in 2022 and 116 in 2023. 2024 complaints (158) are slightly higher than the 2023 low but still well below the 2020 peak, and the recall count of 7 matches the 2022 level, indicating a stable but not improving recall trend. Investigations have been zero since 2024, suggesting no new major safety concerns identified. The top complaint areas—service brakes (21), unknown/other (15), engine (12), and electrical system (10)—are typical of a mature SUV and the crash and fire complaint totals (6 and 2) are modest. Overall, 2024 represents a moderate risk year with fewer recalls than earlier years, making it a reasonable choice if you prioritize a vehicle with a recent safety record.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

290

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

158

Owner complaints

6 involved a crash · 2 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23’24’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 158 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes21

Unknown Or Other15

Engine12

Electrical System10

Power Train9

Air Bags8

Visibility/Wiper5

Forward Collision Avoidance5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V593000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalReported 23/08/2023

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer…

24V464000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front PassengerReported 20/06/2024

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and… Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 290 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
V0125062079645_3	2026-06-22	Engine	Excess flashing left behind during the intake manifold injection molding process can…
TT 10-18-02_2	2026-06-18	Engine	Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_3	2026-06-18	Engine	Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
V9026012080911_1	2026-06-16	Unknown Or Other	Reprogramming Peripheral Camara Module -J928-.
Customer email_91UB	2026-06-15	Unknown Or Other	Your vehicle is currently eligible for the 91UB software update designed to:

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter 06L115562B Engine air filter 3QF129620 Spark plug 06Q905601F Front wiper blades 3CN998002

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Atlas have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Atlas get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.