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Model year 2025 · Volkswagen

2025 Volkswagen Atlas recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. The most recent was reported on July 22, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ATLAS.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V473000July 22, 2026Back Over Prevention › Software
25V434000June 30, 2025Service Brakes
25V334000May 21, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
25V100000February 17, 2025Engine
25V081000February 12, 2025Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Engine (1) · Power Train (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V473000Manufacturer no. 91TV

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
July 22, 2026
Owner notification
August 4, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
57,851 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ATLAS

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 28, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V473000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V434000Manufacturer no. 42HX

Service Brakes

Report received by NHTSA
June 30, 2025
Owner notification
July 25, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
546 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas
September 18, 2024 – February 4, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
ATLAS

Components: Service Brakes; Suspension

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.

Safety risk

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V434000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V334000Manufacturer no. 91QE

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
May 21, 2025
Owner notification
June 5, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
171,381 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas
Not reported – January 3, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
ATLAS

Defect 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."

Safety risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V334000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V100000Manufacturer no. 10X5

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
February 17, 2025
Owner notification
March 7, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
177,493 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ATLAS

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V100000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V081000Manufacturer no. 38CX

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
February 12, 2025
Owner notification
March 12, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ATLAS

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The transmission may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38CX.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V081000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 22, 2026.