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2025 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport Recalled for Transmission Failure

Agency Publication Date: February 12, 2025
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Summary

Volkswagen is recalling 19 units of the 2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles because the transmission may have been manufactured incorrectly. This defect can lead to a sudden loss of drive power while the vehicle is in motion. To address this safety concern, Volkswagen dealers will replace the transmission in affected vehicles free of charge.

Risk

A sudden loss of drive power while driving can prevent the driver from maintaining speed or accelerating, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 19 specific 2025 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles that may contain a defective transmission.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer to schedule a free transmission replacement.
  3. You may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 38CX.
  4. Call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Free transmission replacement

How to: Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Affected Products

Product: 2025 Volkswagen Atlas

Recall affects 19 total units across both model lines.

Product: 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Recall affects 19 total units across both model lines.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V081000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Sold By: Volkswagen dealers
Units Affected: 19 vehicles(19% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: March 12, 2025
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 38CX
Agency Last Updated: March 14, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response