Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity by year
The Volkswagen Atlas has tow data across 8 model years, from 2018 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Volkswagen Atlas carries a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Volkswagen Atlas page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Volkswagen Atlas max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Volkswagen Atlas, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Volkswagen Atlas years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas | 14 | 5,000 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas | 15 | 5,000 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas | 14 | 5,000 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas | 9 | 5,000 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | 14 | 5,000 |
Older Volkswagen Atlas years (2018–2020)
Earlier model years for the Volkswagen Atlas, going back to 2018. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volkswagen Atlas | 11 | 5,000 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | 10 | 5,000 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 11 | 5,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.