2021 Volkswagen Atlas - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas belongs to a Volkswagen Atlas lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 6 model years, from 2020 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Atlas entirely. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (s8). The 2021 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2020) and later (2026) Atlas model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 4 brake fluid, G13 battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 89 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around exterior lighting (44), air bags (37), unknown or other (33). A representative report reads: "The vehicle has an oil leak in the crankshaft with 70 K miles, dealership states not covered by VW" There are 17 safety recalls on record; one covers: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,300.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $2,300 |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | G13 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 17 |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.