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2025 Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: Power Train recall

NHTSA campaign 25V081000 · 19 units potentially affected · filed Feb 12, 2025

What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The transmission may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38CX.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
25V081000
Manufacturer no.
38CX
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units affected
19
Report received
Feb 12, 2025
Owner letters
Mar 12, 2025
Type
Vehicle

Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.

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