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Oil Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas takes 0W-20 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 5.8 quarts (filter included). Note: this vehicle has 17 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: May 2, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Always use 0W-20 Full Synthetic as specified by Volkswagen — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls17 20V504000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
20V505000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
20V702000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured.
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Technical Service Bulletins588 All categories ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AIR BAGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TRAILER HITCHES EQUIPMENT SEAT BELTS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY SERVICE BRAKES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE STRUCTURE EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION EXTERIOR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH STRUCTURE:BODY WHEELS LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM SEATS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER POWER TRAIN VISIBILITY SUSPENSION LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POSITION/LIMIT SENSOR/SWITCH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE SUSPENSION:FRONT EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:CONTROLS/CONTROL WIRING EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
VWM1402 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2014-06-25
Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
VWM1403 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2014-06-25
Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
VWM1407 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 2014-11-10
This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for interim AdBlue refills under the Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance plans for Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Diesel Engines.
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