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