Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. on May 21, 2025; 4 model-year listings affected.
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
NHTSA campaign 25V334000 · reported May 21, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 171,381 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- The risk
- A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.