Skip to main content

Used 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Consumer Reviews

3.2 out of 5 stars
60 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
1 out of 5 stars

Air Bag Sensors

KZ, 06/10/2022
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SE w/Technology R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

2022 model. I have had it in the shop twice for air bag warning lights on. I have had to sensors replaced and I need another nut there is NO PARTS available I have been waiting since January and they are telling me August now. This is crazy. Lets hope my air bags actually work if I ever have an accident.

Safety
1 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
Advertisement
4 Offers Nearby
Check out current offers on the Volkswagen Atlas
View Offers 
vw.com
* Starting MSRP of $38,200 for a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SE 2.0L TSI® with 8-speed automatic transmission. Prices exclude transportation, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.

4 out of 5 stars

Great, but with terrible squeaky breaks

Becca27 , 06/01/2023
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SE 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 08/20 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love my vehicle, from the inside and out and everything that it comes with and does. My only cons is that mine is a 2021 and it doesn't have a remote push to start key (it does have a push to start button on the inside though), no navigation (have to use your phone), no front camera (just reverse) and even though my breaks are good via service and myself checking them, they squeak so loud and crazy all the time!! What bothers me is all of my cons, my 2017 Ford Explorer had them all, all of the bells and whistles, but a 2021 more fancy model does not?! The 2017 also had no squeaky breaks.

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
2 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
2021 Volkswagen Atlas for sale near you
Showing 3 of 154 listings
See all 154 listings

5 out of 5 stars

Checked all the boxes

Keith Cox, 10/19/2020
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SE w/Technology R-Line 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 08/20 (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 10 people found this review helpful

Great vehicle, excellent value

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
Advertisement
Build Your Volkswagen Atlas
At a Glance:
  • 5 Colors
  • 5 Trims
  • 1 Package
  • $38,200*starting MSRP
Build & Price vw.com
* Starting MSRP of $38,200 for a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SE 2.0L TSI® with 8-speed automatic transmission. Prices exclude transportation, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.

3 out of 5 stars

Atlas cutting off while in drive or reverse

Jon, 01/15/2022
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SE w/Technology 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 08/20 (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I’ve been in drive, whether stopped at a light or a stop sign and yes the vehicle is equipped with Auto start/stop but mine complete powered off to the point I have to put it in park and turn off and back on quickly. Today I put the vehicle in reverse from drive and the car did not move once again. Powered off is possibly the wrong phrase but basically the vehicle does not move. It has happened 3 times in the last few months but the dealership claims they have to experience the issue, so my safety is just on the line of the car stalling out. Typically it has been when the idle is low, instead of high speeds thankfully.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

3 out of 5 stars

Disappointing

Atlas MLB, 01/14/2022
updated 01/21/2025
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 08/20 (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Was very impressed with the 2021.5 Atlas SEL V6 4 motion when purchased new about 13,000 miles ago, impressive space, comfort, technology, styling but all is wasted because of poor quality and excessive mechanical issues and problems. Other owners are experiencing the same defects also, it doesn't help with poor service from VW dealers either. (Both in Illinois and Florida). On the positive side, traded it for more than I paid for it.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
Items per page:
5