Every 2025 Volkswagen Atlas 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 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas, reporting 1 crashes. Volkswagen has issued at least 202 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 System29
- Power Train20
- Unknown Or Other20
- Forward Collision Avoidance13
- Engine12
- Service Brakes6
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (167)
- Engine (73)
- Electrical System (60)
- Power Train (26)
- Service Brakes (22)
- Exterior Lighting (8)
Read Volkswagen Atlas owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. 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
Crash
“In December all of the cameras and front assist sensors stopped working. When I called to get into a Volkswagen dealer they first told me to get a car wash and that should solve it. When that didn't work they weren't able to get my car in for about 1 month.”
2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLASMar 2, 2026 · WI
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11721547
“Car would not shift back into drive after dropping child off at school. Multiple warning lights came on about hill assist. Needed towed. Ended up needing a new transmission due to what the dealer said was a mechanical defect.”
2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLASSep 25, 2026 · PA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11766845
“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
“Even after the most recent recall "update" has been completed, my reverse cameras freeze. Infotainment system crashed and goes black. Infotainment system had been issue ever since buying car. Has to be hard reset every other week to make functions work. Dealer says "no issues".”
2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLASSep 25, 2026 · PA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11766844
Check your Atlas by VIN
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