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2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The most recent was reported on July 22, 2026.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
July 22, 202626V-473Back over prevention: software57,851
June 30, 202525V-434Service brakes546
May 21, 202525V-334Back over prevention: sensing system, camera171,381
February 17, 202525V-100Engine177,493
February 12, 202525V-081Power train: automatic transmission19

Recall details

Back over prevention: software

July 22, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-473

What is 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.

The fix: 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.

Service brakes

June 30, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-434

What is 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.

The fix: 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.

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

May 21, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-334

What is 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.

The fix: 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.

Engine

February 17, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-100

What is 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.

The fix: 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.

Power train: automatic transmission

February 12, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-081

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.

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.

Other model years of the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

All Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recalls · All Volkswagen recalls

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, the most recent reported on July 22, 2026. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?

Back over prevention (2), Service brakes (1), Engine (1), Power train (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 5 of the 5 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

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.