2023 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion
All photo credits
- Photo: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SE, front 3.24.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SE, front 3.24.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Volkswagen Atlas IMG 2146 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Execline in Oryx White Pearl, Rear Left, 10-01-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SE R-Line in Reflex Silver Metallic, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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 Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $52,340 |
| MSRP with Destination | $53,635 |
| Destination Charge | $1,295 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.6L VR6 DI |
| Displacement | 3.6 L |
| Horsepower | 276 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 266 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers |
| Turning Diameter | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.2 x 1.2 in vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.2 x 0.9 in solid |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 198.3 in |
| Width | 78.3 in |
| Height | 70 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in |
| Front Track | 67.2 in |
| Rear Track | 67.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.9 % risk) |
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
| Engine | 36 |
| Electrical System | 35 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Air Bags | 22 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 |
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.