Volkswagen Atlas Tire Pressure
Correct Volkswagen Atlas tire pressure is between 30 and 35 psi for all four tires—but what happens if your tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning?
Written by Jason Tushinski
Reviewed by Melanie Reiff
The recommended tire pressure for the Volkswagen Atlas is between 30 and 35 pounds per square inch for both front and rear tires.
Maintaining the proper tire pressure on your Volkswagen Atlas is vital to ensure a safe driving experience. Tires that are over-inflated or under-inflated can impact the Atlas’ fuel efficiency, hamper your steering ability, and cause a tire blowout. All of these unfortunate occurrences will cost you some serious cash at the repair shop.
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.What is the right tire pressure for a Volkswagen Atlas?
The correct tire pressure for a Volkswagen Atlas is between 30 and 35 psi for all four wheels. You can find this information in your owner’s manual, or on the sticker on the driver’s side door frame.
If you ever modify the tires or wheels on your Atlas, be sure to check with Volkswagen and/or the tire and wheel manufacturer about the correct tire pressure.
Tire pressure recommendations for other Volkswagen SUVs
Vehicle | Front tire pressure | Rear tire pressure |
|---|---|---|
36 psi | 36 psi | |
36-44 psi | 36-44 psi | |
36 psi | 36 psi | |
30 psi | 30 psi |
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How to check Volkswagen Atlas tire pressure
If your tire pressure is low, Volkswagen’s TPMS will alert you via a flashing light on your dashboard. You won’t be able to get a tire pressure reading on your VW’s infotainment screen, meaning you’ll have to check the tire pressure the old-fashioned way.
Don’t worry—checking your tire pressure manually is easy. First, remove the valve stem and place the tire pressure gauge’s stem onto the tire’s uncovered stem. Once you do this, you’ll get a reading, and you can add or remove air from your tire as necessary. You can use a portable tire pressure gauge at home to do this, or go to any gas station and use the tire pressure gauge attached to the air-filling station.
That all said, there are other signs that your tire pressure is off—decreased driving performance, poor steering, and an uneven ride are all warning signs. If you aren’t sure what the issue is, check your tire pressure just to be sure.
How often should you check tire pressure?
With any vehicle, it's best to check your tire pressure once a month or before any long drives or road trips.
How to tell if your Volkswagen Atlas needs new tires
You’ll want to replace your Atlas’ tires roughly every 40,000 miles—or approximately every six years. Still, make a habit of checking your tires’ condition whenever checking your tire pressure. Look for any bulges or cracks in the tread or for low tread depth.
There’s a cool trick to determine whether your tires need replacing—the penny method. Simply stick a penny, Lincoln’s head first, into the tire tread. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, that’s a sign your tread depth is too low, and you should replace your tires.
How to reset the Volkswagen Atlas tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light
So you’ve properly refilled the air in your tires, but the TPMS light is still on. Here’s how to easily reset your Atlas’ tire pressure monitoring system.
First, stop the vehicle and turn off your engine. Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Now, turn the ignition on but don’t restart the engine. Press the Menu button, and then tap on Vehicle Menu. Now touch Settings, and then tap on Tires. Now you should see a TPMS Menu on your screen. Touch Set and then select Confirm to execute the system reset. And you’re done!
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