2019 Volkswagen Atlas Engine Problems
26 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (26)
The vehicle experienced sudden loss of engine power accompanied by the illumination of the EPC (Electronic Power Control) warning light. The exact cause is fuel injection, but the issue appears related to the know EVAP problem on this car model. The problem may still be reproducible.
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While operating the vehicle, it will turn off randomly when coming to a stop. It happens at street lights, stop signs or slow moving traffic. This happens even while manually turning off the auto-stop feature.
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The car would randomly stall in the middle of intersections after leaving a stop and a message in the dash said I needed to restart manually. Then I have to put the car in park and restart. This has happened over 5 times, the first was 2 years ago and the last 4 on the last four months.
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My '19' Atlas had given me several issues after 2 years. The engine light has illuminated several times. Im not sure if is just being reset or if the problem is actually being fixed.
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Fuel injector cracked at 21k miles while on the highway. Fuel was spewing all over the engine and ground. There was a burning smell and loud winding noise as well.
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The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60-75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, causing the vehicle to decelerate to approximately 25 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated.
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The car keeps jerking and stalling when in traffic, car line or just driving very slowly. It feels like there is not enough fuel coming to the engine and it shuts off. The message that comes on the screen- Please start engine manually.
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Car engine turns off while driving and says start engine. Yes the vehicle is available for inspection. Car stop in traffic and I was almost hit by the car behind me on multiple occasions.
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While at stop light or stopped for another reason (I.e. stop sign, turning, etc.) engine shuts off (Auto on/off is always disabled), alert on dashboard says “Please Start Engine Manually”. Cars behind me have come within inches of slamming into me due to sudden engine shut off.
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In July 2022, VW replaced the cylinder head and gaskets of my 2019 VW Atlas due to warped head. The vehicle was brought in for service because the low coolant light was on. The repair was done under warranty.
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The engine mount of my 2019 VW Atlas SE failed around April 2024. The specific part (Engine Mounting Right 3QF199262G) has been unavailable since then. There were no warning lights before the failure.
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Engine shutting off intermittently. Engine has hut off at 10 MPH currently. No, "not able to be recreated".
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Low coolant level warning comes on every few days. I've taken the car to the dealership and they say it's a common issue. There doesn't seem to be a fix as far as I know.
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Purchased my car in may of 2019 in jan/feb while driving coolant light came on ' verified coolant was low once vehicle was able to cool down took it to the dealer they said it evaporated and there is nothing wrong fast forward to april of 2021 coolant light came on again while driving, vehicle had roughly 11,500 miles. Coolant was again low but the light came off by itself.
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At 8,860 miles coolant level warning appeared while in motion on a city street. I believe we are experiencing a coolant leak issue. Recommended coolant was added to proper level and after 1,000 miles the level is noticeably low again.
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Coolant looses 8oz of fluid every 2 months, dealer says it "just evaporates" it only has 12017 miles on it. Just search all the forums to see all the complaints of the same issue.
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Have had my 2019 volkswagen sel r line 4 motion for less than a month with only 2,000 miles on it. Was driving down the road not 20 minutes later on route 66 the coolant light came on telling us it was low and needed to be checked. We pulled over and the overflow tank was empty.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2019 volkswagen atlas. The contact stated that while accelerating at various speeds there an abnormal sound from the engine. No warning light was illuminated.
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Coolant level is low. They said is a leak on it which is going inside the engine. This a major major issue for this brand and expensive car.
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Engine light came on. Strong gas smell inside car. Took to dealership.
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My vehicle has P0420 and P0430 code errors, indicating a problem with the catalytic converters/emission system. There is a current recall on 2018 VW Atlas vehicles for this issue, but it does not include my vehicle. It appears this recall needs to be extended as the same issue is occurring on other 2018 VW Atlas vehicles.
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Vehicle has auto stop/start. Vehicle shuts down when at a stop sign and does not start .Deactivating the stop/ start function does not help.
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Unit will not start when showing 1/4 tank of fuel on a 3.85 degree decline. Fear of duplication of condition while in use on roadside. Condition is normal according to the manufacture.
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Coolant cap repeatedly came loose after 15,000 miles triggering low Coolant warning to come on. Appears to be a cap or reservoir issue.
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The stop start system is faulty. I was at a stop sign and when I tried to go “start engine manually” pops up on the screen. I had to put the car in park at a busy intersection and restart the car.
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Twice this vehicle has shut down while driving. In march while on an interstate going 70 MPH. And one time excelling while leaving an exit ramp.
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