Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (Volkswagen) – transmission defect (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 power train:automatic transmission issues. A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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