2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has 3 recalls, all rated at the same severity level, with concerns spanning fire risk, sudden loss of drive power, and loose chassis hardware that can cause loss of vehicle control. On the fire side, an engine cover that was not properly secured after service can work loose and contact hot engine surfaces, where it can melt and potentially ignite. A separate transmission defect can cause drive power to cut out without warning, leaving the vehicle unable to accelerate. There is also a chassis and brake concern: certain bolts on components including the engine mounts, control arms, subframe, and rear brake carrier may not have been tightened correctly during assembly, which can allow suspension and braking components to shift or fail and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.