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2023 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion

The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion is a 276-hp 3.6-liter with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $52,340 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 276 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 266 lb-ft of torque at 2750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The Atlas measures 198.3 inches long on a 117.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$52,340
MSRP with Destination$53,635
Destination Charge$1,295
Engine
Engine Type3.6L VR6 DI
Displacement3.6 L
Horsepower276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque266 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
Transmission8-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity18.6 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionStrut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionMultilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers
Turning Diameter38.1 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc13.2 x 1.2 in vented
Rear Brake Disc12.2 x 0.9 in solid
Dimensions & Weight
Length198.3 in
Width78.3 in
Height70 in
Wheelbase117.3 in
Front Track67.2 in
Rear Track67.8 in
Ground Clearance8 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (15.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2023 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2023 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Volkswagen ATLAS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 30, 2025 · SERVICE BRAKES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.

Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.

NHTSA campaign 25V434000

Jun 20, 2024 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.

NHTSA campaign 24V464000

Oct 7, 2022 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.

Consequence: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (VW) and 13i5 (Audi).

NHTSA campaign 22V753000

Sep 26, 2022 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.

Consequence: A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T2.

NHTSA campaign 22V718000

Mar 28, 2022 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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.

NHTSA campaign 22V152000

139 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Volkswagen ATLAS

Owner Complaints

139 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Volkswagen ATLAS (4 mention a crash, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine36
Electrical System35
Unknown Or Other24
Air Bags22
Fuel/Propulsion System18
Exterior Lighting15
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 20, 2026 · Electrical System
“The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the center entertainment panel blacked out, and the rearview camera display remained active while shifted…”
Oct 19, 2026 · Electrical System, Visibility/Wiper, Back Over Prevention
“I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2023 Volkswagen Atlas due to the complete failure of the infotainment/electronic display system, including loss of the rearview backup camera. The…”
Oct 16, 2026 · Engine
“No warning lights or under car oil leakage noted (due to "belly pan" under engine/oil pan). NY inspection [XXX] with private mechanic oil noted on belly pan ("diaper"); referred to dealer for oil…”
Oct 9, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“On 8/7/26 after idling while waiting in line for a car wash, while in Drive I pressed the accelerator, the vehicle does not move forward as expected, then the vehicle prompts me to restart the engine…”
Oct 6, 2026 · Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Departure
“2023 VW Atlas Cross Sport SEL AWD, about 57,500 miles. Available for inspection. Oct 3, 2026: infotainment screen would not turn on. A soft reboot, a multi-hour shutdown with the car locked did not…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2023 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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