2025 Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport recall: Power train: automatic transmission
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V081000
- Reported
- February 12, 2025
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Part
- Power train: automatic transmission
- Vehicles affected
- About 19
What is 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.
Safety risk
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Volkswagen Atlas (2025); Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2025). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.