What is the fuel economy of a 2026 Volkswagen Atlas?

EPA figures for the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA for the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas, most often about: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 2026

2026 Volkswagen Atlas

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Regular	20	27	23	390

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 25V835000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.

Campaign 26V473000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

12 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 3 Unknown Or Other 2 Electrical System 2

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.