VW Atlas recall: Loose engine cover may melt, cause fire

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March 10, 2025
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. For this VW Atlas recall, the engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.

A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 18, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 10X5.

If you have a 2024-2025 Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport, be sure to consult the NHTSA recalls portion of the website and type in the specific VIN of your truck to see if this recall — or any other — applies to your vehicle.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

VW Atlas recall info:

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V100000
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 177,493

Editor’s note: This information was copied directly from the NHTSA website. If you have questions or concerns about this VW Atlas recall, please contact Volkswagen Group of America directly.

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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. For this VW Atlas recall, the engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces. A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can […] (read full article...)

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