2019 Volkswagen Atlas Service and Repair Manual
2019 Volkswagen Atlas service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- SE Sport Utility 4-Door
- SEL Sport Utility 4-Door
- SEL Premium Sport Utility 4-Door
- S Sport Utility 4-Door
- SEL R-Line Sport Utility 4-Door
- Highline Sport Utility 4-Door
- SE R-Line Sport Utility 4-Door
- Execline Sport Utility 4-Door
- Comfortline Sport Utility 4-Door
- Trendline Sport Utility 4-Door
Engines covered
- 3.6L 3598CC 220Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the w
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification let
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corr
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault c
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may
If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can incre
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. T
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal a
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibilit
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horiz
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak. Additi
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall can
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall b
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing
Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed i
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematur
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle contro
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Ratin
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and in
Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cure
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge sepa
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, fr
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side impact air bag may be missing a weld at the side air bag housing.
The driver's side impact air bag could deploy improperly or detach in a crash, increasing the risk o
Dealers will replace the driver's side impact air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters
Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue with Airbag - J706 - Seat Occupant Detection System Contr
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial opera
Moisture Accumulation
customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following comp
Showing the 8 most recent of 495 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
On 5 Dec 20212, at approximately 1:30 while driving to the Fairfield Inn & Suites, 1707 69th Street, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047, we turned onto 69th street but missed the right turn to the hotel,
On 5 Dec 20212, at approximately 1:30 while driving to the Fairfield Inn & Suites, 1707 69th Street, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047, we turned onto 69th street but missed the right turn to the hotel,
The contact owned a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, when veering towards the left or right with the vehicle, the vehicle would turn in the opposite direc
The contact owned a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, when veering towards the left or right with the vehicle, the vehicle would turn in the opposite direc
Windows roll down by themselves. Parking brake applies itself without warning. Multiple warning lights saying parking brake error, start stop error, hill assist error, window sensor code, and constant
Showing the 5 most serious of 680 complaints filed with NHTSA.
