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US recalls (5)
Back over prevention: software
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
Suspension
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 and remedy
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
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 and remedy
Risk: A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Engine
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 and remedy
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.
Power train: automatic transmission
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 and remedy
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Visual system
2026-07-22 · campaign 2026-357
Issue:
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the rearview camera software.
Suspension
2025-06-25 · campaign 2025-355 · 291 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, certain bolt(s) on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolt(s) could loosen and cause a loss of control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the affected bolt(s) on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension.
Visual system
2025-05-21 · campaign 2025-272
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display properly. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display properly when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display properly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment display software.
Engine
2025-02-17 · campaign 2025-079
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine cover may come loose after service. If this happens, the engine cover could contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt.
Safety Risk:
An engine cover that melts onto a hot surface could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to remove the engine cover.
Owner complaints (51)
Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas (1 crashes reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 176).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 18 | |
| Power train | 13 | |
| Unknown or other | 12 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | |
| Lane departure | 4 | |
| Back over prevention | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Volkswagen Atlas version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Atlas 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Atlas 4motion Peak Edition 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Atlas Cross Sport 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Atlas SE 4motion 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Atlas SEL 4motion 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.