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2019 Volkswagen Atlas

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

10.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,255

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2023183 · manufacturer campaign 69FB

29 March 2023

Transport Canada lists: Atlas 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated. Note: This problem would cause an error message to display on the instrument panel and a warning chime to sound. The airbag indicator light would also display "passenger airbag off".

Why it matters

An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the PODS sensor mat and seat harness. Volkswagen advises that you shouldn't use the front passenger seat until the recall repairs are completed.

18,235 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2022110 · manufacturer campaign 97GF

11 March 2022

Transport Canada lists: Atlas 2019–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wiring contacts for the front doors may become damaged. If this happens, there could be a delay before the side airbags inflate in a side-impact crash. This problem could also cause the parking brake to engage while driving at low speed, cause the windows to roll down on their own, or give warning of a faulty door sensor.

Why it matters

Delayed inflation of the side airbags could create an increased the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

23,192 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Tires

Transport Canada recall 2021116 · manufacturer campaign 44R1

5 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: Atlas 2018–2019

What is wrong

Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.

Why it matters

A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify the owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the tires, if necessary.

324 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2020353 · manufacturer campaign 97EM 97EK 97EL

4 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2010–2013, 2015 · Atlas 2018–2019 · Beetle 2013–2015 · Golf 2010–2019 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information about how to use the engine block heater. A label that is not provided in both official languages could create confusion.

Why it matters

User confusion could increase the risk of injury when trying to use the block heater.

What the dealer will do

The company will mail each owner a new label for the block heater cable. If you would like help installing the label, you can contact a dealer for assistance.

132,432 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2019242 · manufacturer campaign 94L9

23 May 2019

Transport Canada lists: Atlas 2018–2019 · Passat 2012–2018

What is wrong

Certain vehicles were built with headlights that may allow horizontal adjustment. This is not allowed under Canadian regulations.

Why it matters

Headlights that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the headlights. A blocking cap will be installed on the horizontal adjusters as necessary.

51,987 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2018644 · manufacturer campaign 90L3 / 90L4

21 November 2018

Transport Canada lists: Atlas 2018–2019 · Jetta 2019 · Tiguan 2018–2019

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. Due to incorrect programming, the vehicle may fail to provide an audible warning when a driver opens their door after turning off the ignition, and the key is left in the ignition switch. This could increase the risk of vehicle theft.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster.

15,853 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 30% of 179 2019 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
245 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas get?
NRCan rates the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas at 10.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 245 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,255 in fuel, producing roughly 4,851 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.