NHTSA Vehicles recall ·

2024–2025 Volkswagen Atlas and 1 more recall: Loose Engine Cover May Melt and Cause Fire

Recall number
25V100000
Date
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicles
Recall type
Vehicle
Units affected
177493
Hazard tags
Fire

Read the official NHTSA notice ↗

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
VolkswagenAtlas2024–2025
VolkswagenAtlas Cross Sport2024–2025

Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.

Why was it recalled?

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.

What should you do?

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.

Manufacturer campaign number

10X5

Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V100000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.