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2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall: engine

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 17, 2025. It covers about 177,493 vehicles.

vehicles affected
177,493
reported
Feb 17, 2025
owners notified
Mar 7, 2025
related complaints
62

Engine

What is 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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 25V100000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 62 complaints about engine problems.

2024 Volkswagen Atlas2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Questions about recall 25V100000

Is there a recall on the 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport engine?

Yes. Recall 25V100000, reported on February 17, 2025, covers about 177,493 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V100000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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