VOLKSWAGEN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-05-22

Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles have a software error

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-22
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Models affected	ATLAS, ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Model year	2024-2025
Units affected	171381
Defect	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."_x000D_ A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	BACK OVER PREVENTION
Remedy	Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.
Recall number	25V334000
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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