Volkswagen recalls 2024-2025 Atlas models with loose engine covers that may contact hot surfaces, causing fire. Owners must have dealers fix the cover free of charge.
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas vehicles due to a loose engine cover that can contact hot surfaces and cause fire. This affects vehicles that may have been improperly installed after service. Owners should contact dealers for a free fix.
A loose engine cover can contact hot engine surfaces, melting and increasing the risk of fire. This happens when the cover is improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose.
Owners of 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles are affected. Drivers who have had recent engine work may be at higher risk due to potential improper installation.
Check if your vehicle was manufactured in 2024 or 2025 and has a Volkswagen Atlas model. The recall covers vehicles that may have been improperly installed after service.
Dealers will remove the engine cover at no cost to you.
You should have received a notification letter mailed March 7, 2025.
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.
The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.
Check if your vehicle is a 2024 or 2025 Volkswagen Atlas model that may have been improperly installed after service.
Dealers will remove the engine cover at no cost. You can contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V100000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 25V100000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
