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2025 Volkswagen Atlas recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 49
Latest campaign: Jul 22, 2026

Recall summary by component5

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	2	Jul 22, 2026	26V473000 25V334000
Service brakes	1	Jun 30, 2025	25V434000
Engine	1	Feb 17, 2025	25V100000
Power train	1	Feb 12, 2025	25V081000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 22, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 22, 202626V473000	Back over prevention: software A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V473000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended. Risk A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 28, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V473000 · Jul 22, 2026
Jun 30, 202525V434000	Service brakes A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V434000 What's wrong 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. Risk A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V434000 · Jun 30, 2025
May 21, 202525V334000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V334000 What's wrong 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." Risk A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V334000 · May 21, 2025
Feb 17, 202525V100000	Engine A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V100000 What's wrong 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. Risk A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire. 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V100000 · Feb 17, 2025
Feb 12, 202525V081000	Power train: automatic transmission A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V081000 What's wrong 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. Risk A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V081000 · Feb 12, 2025

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component49

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

49Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Electrical system	17	35	1
Power train	13	27	0
Unknown or other	12	24	1
Engine	7	14	0
Forward collision avoidance	6	12	1
Service brakes	5	10	0
Lane departure	4	8	0
Visibility/wiper	3	6	0
Exterior lighting	2	4	0
Back over prevention	2	4	0
Suspension	2	4	0
Vehicle speed control	2	4	0
Steering	2	4	0
Tires	1	2	0
Wheels	1	2	0

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“Even after the most recent recall “update” has been completed, my reverse cameras freeze. Infotainment system crashed and goes black. Infotainment system had been issue ever since buying car.”
Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11766844
Power train
“Car would not shift back into drive after dropping child off at school. Multiple warning lights came on about hill assist. Needed towed.”
Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11766845
Service brakes
“Vehicle: 2025 Volkswagen Atlas R-Line Incident Description: While driving on the freeway in rainy conditions through a construction zone, I applied the brakes to slow down.”
Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766580

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2025 Volkswagen Atlas recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. The most recent, 26V473000 (reported July 22, 2026), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes (1), engine (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 49 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 Volkswagen Atlas?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.

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