2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Engine Recall (25V100)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 177,493 vehicles · Reported February 17, 2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 177,493 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas; 2024-2025 Volkswagen 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. A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V100 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V100000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 10X5 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 17, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas; 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
| Units affected | 177,493 |
| Component | Engine |
| Safety risk | A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas in recall 25V100?
The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2024-2025 Atlas with recall 25V100?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Atlas shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the engine, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V100?
Recall 25V100 covers 177,493 vehicles: 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas; 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
NHTSA lists 177,493 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | Volkswagen | Atlas |
| 2024-2025 | Volkswagen | Atlas Cross Sport |
What is the fix for the Atlas engine recall?
Yes. Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 25V100 announced?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 25V100 to NHTSA on February 17, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 7, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 17, 2025 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V100000. |
| March 7, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 19 months ago. If your Atlas was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Atlas is part of recall 25V100?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V100 is open on your Atlas, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V100000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Atlas owners do about recall 25V100?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V100000 applies to your Atlas.
- Call a Volkswagen dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the engine happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Atlas owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 339 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 57 of them about the engine.
Since recall 25V100 was reported on February 17, 2025, owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 8 of them (21%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the engine and were received on or after February 17, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related engine issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 339 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 57 of them involve the engine. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Volkswagen Atlas: 170 complaints in total, 29 about the engine
- 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: 97 complaints in total, 16 about the engine
- 2025 Volkswagen Atlas: 49 complaints in total, 7 about the engine
- 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: 23 complaints in total, 5 about the engine
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Turned off car after arrival at destination got back into car 5 minutes after turned car on and dash light up with multiple error codes. Main one being engine/transmission issue. Message stated car could be driven but limited. Tried to put car in drive but couldn’t.
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport owner, UT, NHTSA complaint 11714711, filed January 31, 2026
Car was operating normal up until 8:47 pm went to go turn car on and check engine light came on with notification “RISK OF ROLLING! P not possible. Please apply parking brake.” Car will go into drive, neutral, and reverse but does not move upon pressing gas pedal.
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport owner, UT, NHTSA complaint 11724385, filed March 15, 2026
Hi, I received a recall for my car about the engine cover but VW doesn't have a solution. They just took the cover away and left the motor without cover or protection. I don't think is normal and appropiate to have the engine expose like that.
2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11651726, filed March 31, 2025
Can recall 25V100 make my Atlas a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 25V100000 does not automatically make your Atlas a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
An engine problem that leaves you stranded, or that keeps lighting up the check engine light after a repair, is the kind of defect that can substantially impair a vehicle's use, value or safety.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Atlas went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V100
Did the recall 25V100 fix work?
Since recall 25V100 was reported on February 17, 2025, owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 8 of them (21%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed March 7, 2025.
Is the 25V100000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Atlas is part of recall 25V100000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V100000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Volkswagen. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.