Recall 25V100 affects 177,493 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles for loose engine covers. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Volkswagen is recalling 177,493 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles because an engine cover installed after service can come loose and touch hot engine surfaces. If the cover melts in the engine compartment, fire risk increases; Volkswagen dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The engine cover on the 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport is a molded foam panel that sits on top of the engine. It covers part of the engine assembly and must stay locked in place while the engine moves, heats, and cools during normal driving.
On affected vehicles, the cover can be reinstalled incorrectly after maintenance or service. When the cover is not fixed in position, it can work loose in the engine compartment. A loose cover can touch hot engine surfaces, which is the condition Volkswagen linked to engine-compartment thermal cases.
If the cover has shifted, owners can notice a burning smell from the engine compartment or when opening the hood. You can also see that the engine cover has moved out of its normal position.
Who's affected?
Covers the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport across the 2024-2025 model years, with both models tied to the same engine-cover component.
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | Engine |
|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | Engine |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas | Engine |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas | Engine |
| Units affected | 177,493 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 5 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the engine cover comes loose and touches hot engine surfaces, it can melt and increase the risk of a fire. A burning smell from the engine compartment, or a cover that has shifted out of place, needs prompt dealer attention. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport or Atlas is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule the free engine-cover removal that keeps a loose cover from contacting hot engine surfaces.
- Bring the recall notice if Volkswagen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V100 and Volkswagen recall 10X5 when you call.
- Keep the engine cover untouched until the dealer removes it; do not try to secure or modify it yourself.
- Call Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298 with questions about the recall or dealer repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volkswagen technician removes the engine cover from the affected 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, so the dealer removal is free. Volkswagen offers a reimbursement plan for this recall. If you already paid for an engine-cover repair tied to this issue, ask Volkswagen customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 17, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| February 19, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 7, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 18, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 18, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V100?
Recall 25V100 covers 177,493 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. After service, the engine cover can be improperly installed, come loose, and touch hot engine surfaces. That can melt the cover and increase fire risk. Volkswagen dealers will remove the engine cover for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport or Atlas is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V100. If it is, contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule engine-cover removal. Reference recall number 25V100 or Volkswagen recall number 10X5 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost, and Volkswagen will remove the engine cover free of charge at any franchised Volkswagen dealer. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 25V100.
What is the safety risk?
The risk in recall 25V100 is fire. If the engine cover comes loose and contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment, the cover can melt and increase the risk of a fire. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free dealer repair.
When were owners notified about recall 25V100?
Volkswagen mailed owner notification letters on March 7, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. You can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298 and reference recall 10X5.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V100000 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen customer service | 800-893-5298 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V100 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V100000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →