Component
ENGINE
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
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.
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