2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

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City
21
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
21
Hwy
25
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
18
Hwy
24
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
391 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems70 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 70 owner complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Top reported issues include brakes, electrical system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
23
Electrical System
19
Engine
19
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
12
Air Bags
10
Fuel System
7
Lighting
3
Steering
2

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport problems by category: Brakes: 23 complaints, Electrical System: 19 complaints, Engine: 19 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 12 complaints, Air Bags: 10 complaints, Fuel System: 7 complaints, Lighting: 3 complaints, Steering: 2 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 04/27/2026ODI#11734024
I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, VIN: [XXX] The vehicle was purchased new in October 2021. Volkswagen issued Recall 13i4 / NHTSA Campaign 22V-753 for c…
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/15/2025ODI#11636011
This vehicle has an issue where the engine stalls when operating a slow speeds/a stop. When the engine stalls, a message appears on the dashboard stating that you must put the car in park, turn off th…
Electrical SystemFiled: 02/15/2023ODI#11507403
I have a 6 month old Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (purchased in July/2022), only 5,000 miles on it. When driving, the front driver's side door warning light kept coming on, even though the door was fu…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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