Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Atlas Cross Sport.
The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport pairs an automatic S8 transmission with EPA-estimated fuel economy of 20 mpg city, 26 highway, and 23 combined. Its reliability record shows 16 owner complaints and 4 recalls, with the top issues concentrated in the powertrain, electrical system, and engine. This complaint count matches the lowest in the model’s 2020–2026 history, equaling the 2023 model year and signaling a continued positive trend.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 200.8 in |
| Overall width | 78 in |
| Overall height | 68.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4442 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 67.7 / 67.7 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 56/44 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 20 / 26 / 23 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Atlas Cross Sport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 7.70 sec | 15.90 sec | 269 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | SEL R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 7.40 sec | 15.70 sec | 235 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | SE V6 R-Line 3.6L V6 | 7.50 sec | 15.70 sec | 276 hp | FWD |
| 2020 | SEL V6 R-Line 4MOTION 3.6L V6 | 7.90 sec | 16.00 sec | 276 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | S 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 8.10 sec | 16.30 sec | 235 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | SEL V6 R-Line 4MOTION 3.6L V6 | 8.40 sec | 16.30 sec | 276 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport sits at a notably favorable point in its generation arc. Complaint volume dropped sharply from a 2021 peak of 157 to just 16 in 2025—matching the 2023 low and reversing a concerning 2024 spike to 88 complaints. Recalls similarly declined from a high of 14 in 2021 to the generation low of 4 in 2025, while TSBs have fallen steadily from 554 (2021) to 176 (2025). The 2025 model recorded zero crash or fire complaints and zero investigations, and the top complaint areas (power train/electrical system/engine and unknown/other) each registered only 4 complaints with no dominant defect pattern emerging from the data. The data does not specify root causes for the 2024 spike or its subsequent resolution. Overall, 2025 represents the cleanest model year in this generation, with the lowest recall count, minimal complaints, and no safety investigations—suggesting Volkswagen refined the platform significantly by this point. This is a comparatively low-risk model year to purchase used within this generation.
All 16 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The transmission may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loss of drive power. Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose… Remedy: Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298…
Showing 5 of 176 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0125062079645_3 | 2026-06-22 | Engine | Excess flashing left behind during the intake manifold injection molding process can… |
| TT 10-18-02_2 | 2026-06-18 | Engine | Lubricating engine components before reassembly. |
| TT 13-20-01_3 | 2026-06-18 | Engine | Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start. |
| V9026012080911_1 | 2026-06-16 | Unknown Or Other | Reprogramming Peripheral Camara Module -J928-. |
| Customer email_91UB | 2026-06-15 | Unknown Or Other | Your vehicle is currently eligible for the 91UB software update designed to: |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 20 city / 26 highway / 23 combined mpg.