The bolts on your vehicle's chassis, brake system, and suspension are crucial for keeping your vehicle stable and safe. In some 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and 2023-2024 ID.4 models, these bolts might not have been tightened correctly during assembly.
Risk if Unfixed
If these bolts fail, your vehicle could lose control while driving, which increases the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Volkswagen dealer will inspect and tighten or replace the affected bolts free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and you can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
Your 2024-2025 Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport's engine cover might not be properly secured after a service visit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine cover comes loose and touches hot engine parts, it could melt, potentially causing a fire.
Free Fix
The dealership will remove the engine cover for free. You should contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298 or wait for the notification letter you received on March 7, 2025.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake master cylinder might have a faulty spring retainer that could block the brake fluid port.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose brake function, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
You'll need to take your vehicle to a dealership, where they'll replace the brake master cylinder completely free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Additionally, vehicles that were added to the population on November 21, 2024, their letters were mailed on December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Relations at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 471F.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine connecting rod bearings may be damaged, which can cause engine failure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine fails, it can stall, increasing the risk of a crash, and also cause an oil leak that may lead to a fire.
Free Fix
The dealership will inspect and replace the engine for free, and you should contact them at 1-800-893-5298 with Volkswagen's number 13i6 or check your letter from September 28, 2023.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, engine failure may cause an oil leak which can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 13i6.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The occupant classification system in your front passenger seat is a sensor that decides whether to deploy the air bag in the event of a crash. In some 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport models, the wiring for this sensor can fail, causing the air bag to turn off when someone is sitting in the passenger seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy when it's supposed to, you're more likely to get hurt in a crash. This is especially serious because the air bag can help cushion the impact and reduce injury.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty sensor mat and wiring harness with new ones at no cost to you. You'll get a letter from Volkswagen telling you when the repair is needed, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
Your vehicle's rearview camera may display a distorted image when in reverse due to a software error.
Risk if Unfixed
This can reduce your view of what's behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will update the camera control unit software for free, and you've already received a letter about the recall on June 5, 2025.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
The rearview camera system in your vehicle helps you see what's behind you when you're reversing. In some 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, Atlas, and Atlas Cross Sport models, the camera image may be delayed or turned off after you shift into reverse gear.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera image is delayed or turned off, you'll have a harder time seeing what's behind your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash or injury, especially in situations where you're relying on the camera to help you back up safely.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will update the infotainment system software to fix the issue, and the repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.
