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NHTSA Recall 25V100000: Engine

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 177,493 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volkswagen Atlas.

177,493
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2025
owners notified (March 7)
NHTSA campaign25V100000
Manufacturer campaign10X5
ComponentENGINE
Report receivedFebruary 17, 2025
Owner notificationMarch 7, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety risk

A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V100000

Make and modelModel years
Volkswagen Atlas2024, 2025
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport2024, 2025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.