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- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025 vehicles may have an automatic transmission that was manufactured incorrectly. If this happens, the vehicle can suddenly lose drive power while driving.
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and have the recall repair completed as soon as possible.
Authorized dealers will replace the transmission free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. You can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2025 |