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Volkswagen Atlas Engine Cover May Cause Fire
critical How serious is it? About this label
A loose engine cover touching hot engine parts can melt and raise the chance of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V100000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Engine |
| Vehicles covered | 4 model/year combinations, model years 2024–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles may have an engine cover that was not put back on correctly after a service visit. This can let the cover come loose and touch hot parts of the engine. Dealers will remove the engine cover to fix the problem.
What you should do
2. Contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298.
3. Removal of the engine cover is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V100000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (4)
Who to contact
Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-893-5298
The bigger picture
- Volkswagen Engine Recalls Address Loose Covers and Engine Support Bolts · all 3 Volkswagen recalls in this area
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- May 21, 2025Volkswagen Atlas Rearview Camera Image Distortionmedium
- Feb 12, 2025Volkswagen Atlas Transmission Loss Of Powerhigh
Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.