2024–2025 Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: Engine recall
NHTSA campaign 25V100000 · 177K units potentially affected · filed Feb 17, 2025
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.
Why it matters
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10X5.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V100000
- Manufacturer no.
- 10X5
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- ENGINE
- Units affected
- 177,493
- Report received
- Feb 17, 2025
- Owner letters
- Mar 7, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Atlas 2024, 2025
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2024, 2025