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2025 Volkswagen Atlas recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas, filed between February 12, 2025 and July 22, 2026. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 26V473000 | July 22, 2026 | Back over prevention: software |
| 25V434000 | June 30, 2025 | Service brakes |
| 25V334000 | May 21, 2025 | Back over prevention: camera |
| 25V100000 | February 17, 2025 | Engine |
| 25V081000 | February 12, 2025 | Power train: automatic transmission |
Back over prevention: software (26V473000)
Filed July 22, 2026
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
Service brakes (25V434000)
Filed June 30, 2025
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
Back over prevention: camera (25V334000)
Filed May 21, 2025
What is wrong. 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."
What could happen. A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
Engine (25V100000)
Filed February 17, 2025
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.
What could happen. A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix. 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.
Power train: automatic transmission (25V081000)
Filed February 12, 2025
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Volkswagen dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Volkswagen may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Volkswagen customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Atlas
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2025 Volkswagen Atlas recall questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2025 Volkswagen Atlas was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.