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2025 Volkswagen Atlas Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas, most often about the electrical (35% of complaints). It is 7th of 9 Atlas model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2025 Volkswagen Atlas problems
Electrical
17 complaints · 35%The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the infotainment display unit was inoperable. During the failure, the back over prevention camera display was inoperable along with the front and rear window defrosters, and blind spot monitoring system being inoperable. The…
The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. There was a beeping sound coming from the instrument panel, and the alarm system unexpectedly activated. The contact stated that the electrical system occasionally failed to…
Transmission
13 complaints · 27%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving in bumper-to-bumper traffic, the vehicle stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact was…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 25%Driver assistance
9 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, assist, warning.
Engine
7 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving in bumper-to-bumper traffic, the vehicle stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact was…
Brakes
5 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the brakes independently engaged. The contact was unable to disengage the brakes. The vehicle was stopped in the middle of the road with several warning unknown lights illuminated, and undisclosed messages were displayed. The…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 6%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 Volkswagen Atlas recalls
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Engine
Risk: A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (17 complaints); transmission (13 complaints); other or unspecified (12 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 22, 2026 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Volkswagen Atlas?
- It is 7th of 9 Atlas model years by number of complaints, with 49 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.