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We buy Volkswagen Atlass from every year, 2018–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Volkswagen Atlas by year
The Atlas is a SUV sold from 2018–2020 with engines including 2.0L 4-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 33 recalls and 975 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Atlas | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 19–24 | 17 | 466 |
| 2019 Atlas | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 19–22 | 12 | 482 |
| 2020 Atlas | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 19–22 | 4 | 27 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Volkswagen Atlas problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Atlas, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Volkswagen Atlas: questions
How much is a junk Volkswagen Atlas worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Atlass with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Volkswagen Atlass that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2018–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Volkswagen Atlas year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2019 Atlas (482). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, electrical system and engine.
Which Volkswagen Atlas year has the most recalls?
The 2018 Atlas has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 17. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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