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Volkswagen recall — Engine
NHTSA · February 17, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V100000 (Volkswagen), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 177,493.
- Component: Engine.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Source ID
- 25V100000
Defect
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.
Consequence
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Atlas | 2024 |
| Volkswagen | Atlas | 2025 |
| Volkswagen | Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 |
| Volkswagen | Atlas Cross Sport | 2025 |
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