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(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.","consequence":"A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"91TV","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V434000","component":"SUSPENSION","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2025-06-30","owner_notified":"2025-07-25","units":546,"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"42HX","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V334000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2025-05-21","owner_notified":"2025-06-05","units":171381,"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"91QE","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V100000","component":"ENGINE","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2025-02-17","owner_notified":"2025-03-07","units":177493,"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"10X5","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V081000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2025-02-12","owner_notified":"2025-03-12","units":19,"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"38CX","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":63,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":63,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",27],["Power Train",18],["Unspecified",18],["Forward Collision Avoidance",11],["Engine",11],["Lane Departure",4]],"by_year":{"2024":1,"2025":22,"2026":40},"excerpts":[["2026-08-31","Electrical System","The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the autonomous braking system was negatively affected by roadway passing underneath the highway. The system mistakenly determined that the vehicle was on the lower roadway, causing the brakes to apply erroneously. The co\u2026"],["2026-08-31","Electrical System","On August 31, 2026, while driving my 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport on the highway, multiple warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stopped operating while I was in traffic. The sudden loss of vehicle operation created a serious risk of a collision and placed me and other motorists in danger. This vehicle has ex\u2026"],["2026-08-17","Electrical System","Car has been to [XXX] in [XXX] many times as the screen will go blank and freeze. Unable to change radio or temperature. Can not see when I go in reverse. I have to turn off the car for 30 mins to have the screen to work again. Volkswagen has been not helpful. Car gps and compass shows I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m in a different city. 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