These are standard specifications for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
8 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitary construction |
| Production Years for Series : | 2018 - |
| Weight : | 4222 lbs | 1915.067 kg |
| Introduced At : | 2020 Chicago Auto Show |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.34 |
Engine & Transmission
8 Automatic
Dimension(s)
Crossover
| Cargo Volume : | 97 cu. ft. |
| Passenger Volume : | 153.7 cu. ft. |
| Standard Payload : | 1,213.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.6 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 198.3 in | 5037 mm. |
| Width : | 77.9 in | 1979 mm. |
| Height : | 69.6 in | 1768 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.3 in | 2979 mm. |
| Front Track : | 67.2 in | 1707 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 67.8 in | 1722 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.0 in | 203 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Row Headroom : | 41.3 in | 1049 mm. |
| Second Row Headroom : | 40.4 in | 1026 mm. |
| Third Row Headroom : | 38.3 in | 973 mm. |
| Front Row Legroom : | 41.5 in | 1054 mm. |
| Second Row Legroom : | 37.6 in | 955 mm. |
| Third Row Legroom : | 33.7 in | 856 mm. |
| Front Hip Room : | 58.2 in | 1479 mm. |
| Rear Hip Room : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room : | 60.8 in | 1544 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Rear : Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion | |
| Steering Overall Ratio : | 16.3:1 |
| Turns lock to lock : | 2.76 |
| Turning Circle : | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Vented disc |
| Rear Brakes : | Solid disc |
| Front Brake Size : | 13.2 in | 335 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 12.2 in | 310 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 245/60 R18, all-season |
| Wheels : | 18-in x 8J aluminum-alloy |
Recall
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V815000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, 'Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.' |
| Consequence | An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi?s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V514000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rear Visibility.' |
| Consequence | A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V892000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module. |
| Consequence | A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V086000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, 'Tire Selection and Rims.' |
| Consequence | Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V892000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module. |
| Consequence | A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V616000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Damaged relays may have been installed in the engine compartment fuse box, which could inadvertently activate the horn or engine starter. |
| Consequence | A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97FR. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V152000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash. |
| Consequence | A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V812000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened. |
| Consequence | The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V132000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The lug bolt holes on the wheels may have been machined incorrectly, preventing the wheel bolt from sufficiently attaching to the wheel bearing hub. |
| Consequence | An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four wheels, and as necessary, replace the wheels, lug bolts ,and wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q9. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V026000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle may fracture in the area of the strut mounting. |
| Consequence | A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace one or both steering knuckles, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q7. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V245000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters. |
| Consequence | Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the long fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iD. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V702000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured. |
| Consequence | Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEATS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V505000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly. |
| Consequence | In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V504000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.' |
| Consequence | A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94N7. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V712000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. One or both steering knuckles may have been damaged during production. |
| Consequence | A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q6. Note: Owners are advised to DO NOT DRIVE the vehicle until the vehicle has been inspected and repaired if necessary. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V716000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rear Visibility.' |
| Consequence | A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has a wheelbase size of 117.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has a length of 198.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has a width of 77.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas have?A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has 41.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas have?A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has legroom of 41.50 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas was a Crossover.Q: What tires did the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas have? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas had 245/60 R18, all-season tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas have? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas had 18-in x 8J aluminum-alloy wheels.Q: What transmission did the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas have? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas had a 8 speed Automatic gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has a wheelbase size of 117.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has a length of 198.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has a width of 77.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas have?A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has 41.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas have?A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has legroom of 41.50 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas was a Crossover.Q: What tires did the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas have? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas had 245/60 R18, all-season tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas have? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas had 18-in x 8J aluminum-alloy wheels.Q: What transmission did the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas have? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas had a 8 speed Automatic gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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