Critical Alert
2024–2025 Volkswagen Atlas Recall: ENGINE
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free recall repair.
Source: NHTSA
CriticalCampaign #25V100000Engine / Powertrain
2024–2025 Volkswagen Atlas Recall: ENGINE
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024–2025 Volkswagen Atlas
- Component
- ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
- 2024–2025 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2024–2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Recall Summary
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.
Consequence
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
411 Press Analysis
A vehicle safety recall has been issued for the 2024–2025 Volkswagen Atlas. NHTSA received the recall report on February 17, 2025 involving engine. A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire. 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. Owners should contact an authorized dealer to arrange the free repair, and can check their recall status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database
This recall appears in: Vehicle Crash & Control Hazards and Volkswagen recalls.