2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL
1V2BE2CA7MC214187
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 12 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
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Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($24,415)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1V2BE2CA7MC214187Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Volkswagen Atlas likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has 17 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles.NHTSA campaign 20V716000
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STEERINGVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V026000
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WHEELSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V132000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas over the last 6 months — the market softened $985 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $22,980 |
| April 2026 | $22,698 |
| May 2026 | $22,000 |
| June 2026 | $22,144 |
| July 2026 | $22,084 |
| August 2026 | $21,995 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL (this car) | $24,415 | 12 | — |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $28,374 | 57 | +$3,959 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Equinox | $18,378 | 51 | −$6,037 |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $30,504 | 42 | +$6,089 |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | $29,680 | 34 | +$5,265 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Traverse | $31,132 | 34 | +$6,717 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2018–2025What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,605 | $31,998 | 100% | 27,649 mi |
| 2024 | 1,647 | $31,998 | 100% | 39,123 mi |
| 2023 | 1,920 | $29,347 | 92% | 45,109 mi |
| 2022 | 915 | $25,051 | 78% | 63,730 mi |
| 2021 | 1,036 | $21,576 | 67% | 83,210 mi |
| 2020 | 71 | $19,239 | 60% | 86,337 mi |
| 2019 | 965 | $17,000 | 53% | 95,337 mi |
| 2018 | 595 | $14,795 | 46% | 106,943 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
