Every 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 26V473000
Jul 22, 2026Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V473000 →Service Brakes · NHTSA 25V434000
Jun 30, 2025Service Brakes
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V434000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V334000
May 21, 2025Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V334000 →Engine · NHTSA 25V100000
Feb 17, 2025Engine
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V100000 →Power Train · NHTSA 25V081000
Feb 12, 2025Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V081000 →
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Volkswagen has issued at least 197 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System12
- Unknown Or Other8
- Power Train7
- Engine5
- Forward Collision Avoidance4
- Fuel/Propulsion System3
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (83)
- Engine (36)
- Electrical System (29)
- Power Train (13)
- Service Brakes (11)
- Exterior Lighting (4)
Read Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“1. Warning lights come on intermittently when no engine problem exists. After turning the engine on and off a few times, they go away. 2. Windshield wipers randomly turn on without being activated and not raining. 3.”
2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORTOct 3, 2026 · NC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768681
“Hi, I have been an owner of 2025 Atlas Cross Sport Premium R line for over 8 months now. Since June 2026 I have 2 incidents of cracked front windshield. All VW manufactured glass for Atlas CS are made paper thin and prone to sudden damage upon small impact my road debris or rocks.”
2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORTSep 24, 2026 · OH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11766637
“I keep having issues with the entertainment screen where it stops working. When this happens there are multiple issues: I can not control the temperature and my gps shows I'm in a different town causing my heads up speed limit telling me the speed limit is 50mph in my 25mph neighborhood.”
2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORTSep 19, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11765470
“The rear taillight lens on my 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport cracked without an impact or collision. Water has entered the taillight assembly through the crack, creating condensation/water inside the lamp and a potential risk of lighting or electrical failure.”
2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORTSep 11, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11763726
“On August 31, 2026, while driving my 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport on the highway, multiple warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stopped operating while I was in traffic. The sudden loss of vehicle operation created a serious risk of a collision and placed me and other motorists in danger.”
2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORTAug 31, 2026 · GA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11761050
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