Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (Volkswagen) – Engine Cover Issue (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT vehicles due to engine issues. A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026