Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport: Engine

Date

Feb. 17, 2025

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Volkswagen Atlas (2024, 2025); Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2024, 2025)

Component

Engine

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

177493

What can happen

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.

Recall notes

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.

Owner notification date

March 7, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

10X5

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Engine cover · PUR foam engine coverfrom Polytec · 06Q.103.925.L

Recall number

25V100000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.