2025 Volkswagen Atlas, 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Recall: Transmission may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a…
NHTSA campaign 25V081000 · Power Train · filed Feb 12, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Atlas | 2025 |
| Volkswagen | Atlas Cross Sport | 2025 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V081000 (manufacturer number 38CX). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.