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Volkswagen Recalls Multiple Models: BACK OVER PREVENTION

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Automobile factory assembly line — representative photo for NHTSA vehicle recall
A vehicle assembly line at an automobile factory (representative file photo). Specific vehicle and component: see recall details below. Photo: Marek Slusarczyk / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0).

Affected Vehicles

  • 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
  • 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Recall Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.

411 Press Analysis

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles due to an issue with back over prevention: sensing system: camera. The recall was reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2025. A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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