Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. on February 17, 2025; 4 model-year listings affected.
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NHTSA campaign 25V100000 · reported February 17, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 177,493 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.