VOLKSWAGEN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-02-17

Volkswagen Atlas/Atlas Cross Sport, engine cover issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-02-17
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Models affected	ATLAS, ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Model year	2024-2025
Units affected	177493
Defect	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._x000D_ A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Component	ENGINE
Remedy	Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 18, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10X5.
Recall number	25V100000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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