Model year record

2025 Volkswagen Atlas

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 157 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V473000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
57,851
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-22
Owners notified
2026-08-04

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V434000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
546
Reported to NHTSA
2025-06-30
Owners notified
2025-07-25

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V334000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
171,381
Reported to NHTSA
2025-05-21
Owners notified
2025-06-05

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V100000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
177,493
Reported to NHTSA
2025-02-17
Owners notified
2025-03-07

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 25V081000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
19
Reported to NHTSA
2025-02-12
Owners notified
2025-03-12

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system323,208 mi
Power train22
Unknown or other22
Engine1410,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings8
Service brakes83,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking6
Visibility/wiper6
Exterior lighting4
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control4
Lane departure: assist4
Lane departure: warning4
Suspension4
Vehicle speed control4
Steering3
Back over prevention25,550 mi
Back over prevention: warnings2
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)210,000 mi
Seat belts2
Tires2
Wheels2

The 2024 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2026 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.