2024 Volkswagen Atlas 4motion Peak EditionFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2024 Volkswagen Atlas 4motion Peak Edition

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City
18
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
Combined
20
MPG

Trim Comparison

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

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
435 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
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$3,368/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,468/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,916/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,102/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,392/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,383/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,193/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,464/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,258/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,336/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 20 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability13.6%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
147
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History7

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems147 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 147 owner complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas 4motion Peak Edition. Top reported issues include electrical system, brakes and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
39
Brakes
35
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
34
Engine
23
Power Train
16
Air Bags
7
Visibility / Wipers
7
Lighting
6

2024 Volkswagen Atlas 4motion Peak Edition problems by category: Electrical System: 39 complaints, Brakes: 35 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 34 complaints, Engine: 23 complaints, Power Train: 16 complaints, Air Bags: 7 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 7 complaints, Lighting: 6 complaints.

9
Crashes Reported
3
Fires Reported
12
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Wheels & TiresFiled: 03/12/2026ODI#11723774
I am writing to formally report repeated and serious defects with my 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, VIN [XXX] , which I leased in California. These defects occurred well within the vehicle’s first year and wh…
Electrical SystemFiled: 12/02/2024ODI#11628418
My breaks are screeching. It is inconcsistent and the dealership from my knowledge was not able to reciprocate the issue. They said the break pads had debris on them and they were cleaned at my last…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 05/19/2024ODI#11589516
My wife and I bought a new VW Atlas 2.0 SEL on [XXX] 2024. On the way home from Auto Imports in Brainerd, MN, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) shut off suddenly in the dark slowing the car until I d…

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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