NHTSA recall 25V-100 (25V100000)
engine recall reported February 17, 2025 - about 177,493 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V100000
- Also written as
- 25V-100
- Manufacturer number
- 10X5
- Reported
- February 17, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~177,493
- Component
- engine
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-100 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.