Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
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.
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