The bolts holding key parts of your vehicle together, like the brakes and suspension, might not have been tightened properly during assembly.
Risk if Unfixed
If these bolts fail, you could lose control of your vehicle, which increases the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Volkswagen dealer will check and tighten the bolts as needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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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.
The engine cover on your 2024-2025 Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport helps protect your engine from damage. It might not have been installed correctly after a service visit, which could allow it to come loose and touch hot parts.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine cover touches hot surfaces, it could melt and increase the risk of a fire in the engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will remove the engine cover and ensure it's installed correctly, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
Your vehicle's transmission might have been made incorrectly, which could cause it to stop working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose power while driving, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
A dealership will replace your transmission for free, and you'll be notified by letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
The rearview camera in your Atlas Cross Sport or Atlas is a crucial safety feature that helps you see what's behind your vehicle when you're in reverse. However, some 2024-2025 models have a software glitch that could distort the camera image.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera image is distorted, you might not be able to see what's behind your vehicle clearly. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially when reversing in tight spaces or at intersections.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will update the software controlling your rearview camera, making sure you have a clear view behind your vehicle. This repair is free of charge, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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.
