Volkswagen Atlas NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 4 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2027):
NHTSA rates the Volkswagen Atlas at 5 ★ overall, 4 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 4 ★ rollover.
Volkswagen Atlas Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 8 | 161 |
| 2024 | 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 8 | 161 |
| 2023 | 2023 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 | 122 |
| 2023 | 2023 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 | 122 |
| 2022 | 2022 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 7 | 172 |
| 2022 | 2022 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 7 | 172 |
| 2021 | 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 16 | 452 |
| 2021 | 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 16 | 452 |
| 2018 | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 16 | 459 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Volkswagen Atlas Safety FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Atlas a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Volkswagen Atlas an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Volkswagen Atlas?
The Volkswagen Atlas scores 4 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 13.6%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Volkswagen Atlas have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Volkswagen Atlas as having electronic stability control, with forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.