2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recalls

5 safety recalls, 25 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

5Recalls
25Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall list

Back Over Prevention recall

26V-473
July 22, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.
Safety risk
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 28, 2026.

Service Brakes recall

25V-434
June 30, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Safety risk
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.

Back Over Prevention recall

25V-334
May 21, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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."
Safety risk
A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Engine recall

25V-100
February 17, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
Safety risk
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.

Power Train recall

25V-081
February 12, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The transmission may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Safety risk
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38CX.

2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport owner complaints

25 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System12
Unknown or Other8
Power Train7
Engine5
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Visibility/Wiper2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Recent complaints

October 21, 2026Engine and Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that while driving, there was oil leaking from the engine nearby the exhaust. The contact became aware of the oil on the driveway. The contact raised the hood and smelled an oil odor. The contact associated the failure with Technical Service Bulletin: 21-26-02. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the oil inlet pipe was replaced. The part was cleaned, but no additional assistance was provided. The contact notified the dealer of the TSB. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that no additional assistance would be provided. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

October 3, 2026Unknown or OtherVisibility/Wiper

1. Warning lights come on intermittently when no engine problem exists. After turning the engine on and off a few times, they go away. 2. Windshield wipers randomly turn on without being activated and not raining. 3. Screen glitches: Random screens pop up and scroll without being activated by a human.

September 24, 2026Visibility/Wiper

Hi, I have been an owner of 2025 Atlas Cross Sport Premium R line for over 8 months now. Since June 2026 I have 2 incidents of cracked front windshield. All VW manufactured glass for Atlas CS are made paper thin and prone to sudden damage upon small impact my road debris or rocks. I have owned cars in the past and never had this issue before. The quality of the glass does not coincides with fair business standards and it has made to the point of constant wear, so they continue to sell their glass through poor practices.

September 19, 2026Electrical System

I keep having issues with the entertainment screen where it stops working. When this happens there are multiple issues: I can not control the temperature and my gps shows I’m in a different town causing my heads up speed limit telling me the speed limit is 50mph in my 25mph neighborhood. Bill jacobs Volkswagen does not care as I have brought it in on multiple occasions and they keep informing me it works as designed. I have sent them videos and pictures. The entertainment screen controls everything in the car since there are no buttons anymore.

September 18, 2026Power TrainFuel/Propulsion System

I am reporting a serious safety defect involving my 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SE, VIN [XXX]. The vehicle repeatedly experienced shaking, hesitation, warning lights, loss of power, and engine shutdowns. On approximately XXX, the engine shut off while the vehicle was idling in Drive at approximately 48,582 miles. On approximately XXX, multiple warning lights appeared and the vehicle stopped operating while being driven on the highway, creating a serious collision risk. An independent diagnostic scan recorded code P2402, EVAP leak-detection-pump control circuit high. Volkswagen personnel had previously been notified of a vacuum-related concern. [XXX] Volkswagen of [XXX] took possession

2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 15.1%.

2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The most recent, filed July 22, 2026, concerns the back over prevention.

What are the most common 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport problems?

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (12 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport safe?

The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.