2025 Volkswagen Atlas recalls

5 safety recalls, 51 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

202620252024
5Recalls
51Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2025 Volkswagen Atlas 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 owner complaints

51 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System18
Power Train13
Unknown or Other12
Forward Collision Avoidance7
Engine7
Service Brakes5
Back Over Prevention4
Lane Departure4
Visibility/Wiper3
Exterior Lighting2

Recent complaints

October 22, 2026Back Over PreventionForward Collision Avoidance

The infotainment system on my 2025 VW Atlas experiences sudden, random total blackouts and complete system reboots while operating the vehicle. This critical software/hardware failure occurs during both wired and wireless Apple CarPlay connections. When the screen goes completely black, all system features instantly shut down, causing a severe safety hazard by completely disabling the rearview backup camera and driver-assist safety displays while maneuvering or driving. The vehicle has already been taken to an authorized dealership (Hiley Volkswagen) for a formal repair attempt, where an MIB3 recovery and software update were performed, but the safety defect persists. Volkswagen of America i

October 21, 2026Electrical SystemBack Over Prevention

Multiple occasions back up camera and entire screen not working when vehicle in reverse. Parking distance control and Maneuver braking function not working.

September 25, 2026Electrical SystemUnknown or OtherLane Departure

Even after the most recent recall “update” has been completed, my reverse cameras freeze. Infotainment system crashed and goes black. Infotainment system had been issue ever since buying car. Has to be hard reset every other week to make functions work. Dealer says “no issues”.

September 25, 2026Power Train

Car would not shift back into drive after dropping child off at school. Multiple warning lights came on about hill assist. Needed towed. Ended up needing a new transmission due to what the dealer said was a mechanical defect.

September 24, 2026Service Brakes

Vehicle: 2025 Volkswagen Atlas R-Line Incident Description: While driving on the freeway in rainy conditions through a construction zone, I applied the brakes to slow down. The brake pedal suddenly went soft, lost hydraulic pressure, and sank toward the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop or slow down properly, creating an extreme safety hazard and a feeling of sliding without braking power. Approximately three hours later, the vehicle was stopped on a downward-inclined driveway to let out a passenger. With my foot held firmly down on the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to maintain hydraulic holding pressure. The primary braking system failed to hold the vehicle still, causing the SUV to

2025 Volkswagen Atlas crash test ratings

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

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Volkswagen Atlas: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 15.9%.

2025 Volkswagen Atlas recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas have any recalls?

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

What are the most common 2025 Volkswagen Atlas problems?

Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (18 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas safe?

The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas 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?

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