Volkswagen problems by model
- 7,445complaints
- 9models
Newest report Sep 29, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Atlas Cross Sport
271 complaints · 2020 to 2021
At a glance
- Most complaints
- The Atlas draws 1,903 of the 7,445 Volkswagen complaints on this site (26%). The GTI, with 179, draws the fewest.
- Single worst model year
- The 2014 Volkswagen Passat has more complaints than any other Volkswagen model year here, 565. Its most reported problem is airbag (354).
- Most reported problem
- Across Volkswagen models, airbag has the most reports (1,098). It's the top problem on 4 of the 9 models: Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Golf and Passat.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 6% of Volkswagen complaints here report a crash, a fire or an injury; the typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%.
- Recalls
- 125 recall campaigns cover the Volkswagen model years with a page here. The widest, 22V-815 on the tires, reaches 7 of them.
Questions
Which Volkswagen model has the most complaints?
The Atlas, with 1,903 of the 7,445 Volkswagen complaints here.
Which Volkswagen model year has the most complaints?
The 2014 Volkswagen Passat, with 565 complaints.
What is the most common problem on Volkswagen vehicles?
Airbag, with 1,098 reports across the Volkswagen models here.
How many recalls cover Volkswagen vehicles on this site?
125 recall campaigns cover the Volkswagen model years with a page here. The widest, 22V-815 on the tires, reaches 7 of them.