2025 Volkswagen Atlas
2025 Volkswagen Atlas — NHTSA overall rating 5/5.
Trim: SE
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 Volkswagen Atlas snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Volkswagen Atlas typically asks about $32,500 versus a $40,600 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Back Over Prevention) and 38 owner complaints. Versus 2024, watch highway mpg (27 mpg → 26 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$32,500
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$40,600
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
5
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
38
Top: Electrical System
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 Atlas?
Yes — 5 recall campaigns and 38 owner complaints for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Back Over Prevention
2026-07-22
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.
Campaign 26V473000
Service Brakes
2025-06-30
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…
Campaign 25V434000
Back Over Prevention
2025-05-21
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Campaign 25V334000
Engine
2025-02-17
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 and contact hot engine surfaces.
Campaign 25V100000
Power Train
2025-02-12
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.
Campaign 25V081000
Owner complaints
38 complaints · 1 crash-related. Top components:
- Electrical System10
- Power Train10
- Unknown Or Other4
- Forward Collision Avoidance3
- Steering2
- Suspension2
- Visibility/Wiper2
- Lane Departure1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is highway mpg (27 mpg → 26 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2025.
- Highway MPG
- 27 mpg↓26 mpg
How much does a used 2025 Atlas cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $32,500 in typical used asking against a $40,600 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $40,600
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $32,500
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$8,100 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 Atlas?
The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Volkswagen Atlas is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen since 2017. Developed mainly for the American, Chinese, and Middle Eastern markets, the vehicle is based on the MQB platform. Outside of the United States, Israel, Canada, and Chile, the vehicle is marketed as the Volkswagen Teramont. It is positioned above the Tayron and in China, below the Tavendor and Talagon. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2025 configuration (2025 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 200.8 in, width 78.0 in, height 68.9 in, and wheelbase 117.3 in, with curb weight around 4442.3 lb. Rated configurations include: 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD; 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD.
- 5 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 117.3 in
- Curb weight about 4442.3 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 269 hp, 22 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
269 hp
Combined MPG
22 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (22 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,909
5-year energy
$9,545
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 22 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 200.8 in
- Width
- 78.0 in
- Height
- 68.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 117.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4442.3 lb
- Seating
- 7
- Towing
- 5000 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 26
- Combined MPG
- 22
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SE | Cross Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 269 hp | 269 hp |
| Combined MPG | 22 | — |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2.0L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Towing | 5000 lb | — |
| Seating | 7 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 269 | — | — | 22 | AWD | |
| 269 | — | — | — | AWD |