2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
4 recalls — 29 complaints — 1 TSBs — 5/5 safety rating
25V434000 Jun 30, 2025
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
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... Read more
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.
25V334000 May 21, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
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 V... Read more
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.
25V100000 Feb 17, 2025
ENGINE
Defect Description
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.
25V081000 Feb 12, 2025
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
29 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| ENGINE | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 6, 2026
Incident date: Jan 16, 2026
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport experienced repeated intermittent electrical and electronic malfunctions while driving. The infotainment screen repeatedly froze, became unresponsive, or turned black/blue while operating the vehicle. Apple CarPlay malfunctioned repeatedly, and multiple USB ports ap... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 6, 2026
Incident date: Jan 16, 2026
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport experienced repeated intermittent electrical and electronic malfunctions while driving. The infotainment screen repeatedly froze, became unresponsive, or turned black/blue while operating the vehicle. Apple CarPlay malfunctioned repeatedly, and multiple USB ports ap... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 6, 2026
Incident date: Jan 16, 2026
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport experienced repeated intermittent electrical and electronic malfunctions while driving. The infotainment screen repeatedly froze, became unresponsive, or turned black/blue while operating the vehicle. Apple CarPlay malfunctioned repeatedly, and multiple USB ports ap... Read more
SEATS
Apr 8, 2026
Incident date: Mar 27, 2026
On 3/27/026 at approximately 1800 hrs, I was driving my 2025 VW Atlas w/8500 miles southbound on the Florida Turnpike in the left hand land. Traffic was at a standstill at mm 76. We sat for 2-3 minutes without moving. When traffic started to roll forward, I moved my foot to apply the gas but the car... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 8, 2026
Incident date: Mar 27, 2026
On 3/27/026 at approximately 1800 hrs, I was driving my 2025 VW Atlas w/8500 miles southbound on the Florida Turnpike in the left hand land. Traffic was at a standstill at mm 76. We sat for 2-3 minutes without moving. When traffic started to roll forward, I moved my foot to apply the gas but the car... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 8, 2026
Incident date: Mar 27, 2026
On 3/27/026 at approximately 1800 hrs, I was driving my 2025 VW Atlas w/8500 miles southbound on the Florida Turnpike in the left hand land. Traffic was at a standstill at mm 76. We sat for 2-3 minutes without moving. When traffic started to roll forward, I moved my foot to apply the gas but the car... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 27, 2026
The vehicle is experiencing multiple system malfunctions involving engine performance and electrical components. Symptoms include engine trembling at idle, abnormal ticking and hissing noises, and the vehicle pulling while driving. An independent diagnostic scan performed within 24 hours of purchase... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 27, 2026
The vehicle is experiencing multiple system malfunctions involving engine performance and electrical components. Symptoms include engine trembling at idle, abnormal ticking and hissing noises, and the vehicle pulling while driving. An independent diagnostic scan performed within 24 hours of purchase... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 27, 2026
The vehicle is experiencing multiple system malfunctions involving engine performance and electrical components. Symptoms include engine trembling at idle, abnormal ticking and hissing noises, and the vehicle pulling while driving. An independent diagnostic scan performed within 24 hours of purchase... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2026
Incident date: Mar 15, 2026
On Friday evening, while driving my new Ram 1500 Tungsten on a freeway, the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly lost power. I was traveling at highway speed at the time. Almost immediately after the loss of power, gasoline began pooling underneath the truck. Because of the vis... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 15, 2026
Incident date: Mar 14, 2026
Car was operating normal up until 8:47 pm went to go turn car on and check engine light came on with notification “RISK OF ROLLING! P not possible. Please apply parking brake.” Car will go into drive, neutral, and reverse but does not move upon pressing gas pedal. Will not go into park and only ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 15, 2026
Incident date: Mar 14, 2026
The ICCU (and the associated fuse blew) while I was driving and it caused the car to be slowed immediately to approximately 20 MPH. This apparently is a huge issue with this vehicle.
POWER TRAIN
Mar 15, 2026
Incident date: Mar 14, 2026
The ICCU (and the associated fuse blew) while I was driving and it caused the car to be slowed immediately to approximately 20 MPH. This apparently is a huge issue with this vehicle.
ENGINE
Jan 31, 2026
Incident date: Jan 30, 2026
Turned off car after arrival at destination got back into car 5 minutes after turned car on and dash light up with multiple error codes. Main one being engine/transmission issue. Message stated car could be driven but limited. Tried to put car in drive but couldn’t. Could only power on and off an... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 31, 2026
Incident date: Jan 30, 2026
My car was functioning normally. But on or about Jan 7, I was simply moving the car to another parking area in my driveway. The car stopped and would not restart. It was towed to a local dealer. I was told the problem was a drive chain, resulting in a repair that could cost thousands. Now the car re... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 31, 2026
Incident date: Jan 30, 2026
Turned off car after arrival at destination got back into car 5 minutes after turned car on and dash light up with multiple error codes. Main one being engine/transmission issue. Message stated car could be driven but limited. Tried to put car in drive but couldn’t. Could only power on and off an... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 14, 2026
Incident date: Jan 6, 2026
Vehicle acts like it wants to shut off. No warnings or check engine lights it just starts to shake and not let me accelerate. Auto shop looked at it and engine and transmission are ok. They look ed at it 6 times in 4 months and it just keeps happening. Now car is leaking oil and they can’t figure ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 12, 2025
Incident date: Oct 6, 2025
Takes a while for seatbelt light to go off ,sluggish driving when driving has a sound to it like its not pulling,also when using automatic starter to start car up for a while before entering it it cut off within 2 minutes and if I start it when I am a few steps from the car with the automatic starte... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 12, 2025
Incident date: Oct 6, 2025
There’s a chemical smell entering the cabin of my vehicle from the engine ever since my car was serviced at the dealership. I’ve had headaches burning, watering eyes, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, eye twitching, and generally unwell. My daughter has had a cough and they refused to acknowledge any... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 12, 2025
Incident date: Oct 6, 2025
There’s a chemical smell entering the cabin of my vehicle from the engine ever since my car was serviced at the dealership. I’ve had headaches burning, watering eyes, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, eye twitching, and generally unwell. My daughter has had a cough and they refused to acknowledge any... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 20, 2025
Incident date: Sep 18, 2025
Volkswagen has a bad software patch that has impacted VW Atlas' nationwide. Infotainment systems including the front and rear safety cameras as well as car controls are not accessible because the infotainment system is completely off. This is impacting the entire nation and dealerships are unable to... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 15, 2025
Incident date: Oct 14, 2025
My Suburban locked itself with the keys inside of it. It is available for inspection. I had a two-month baby in the car on an 80-degree day trapped for over 10 minutes. At that young age they have no temperature regulation. I took the vehicle into a local mechanic, and it was confirmed. It has not b... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Oct 15, 2025
Incident date: Oct 14, 2025
Car’s maneuver assistance light flashes as malfunctioning, then the car’s infotainment system turns off and on repeatedly until the screen is just black. After the first two things happen then the SOS feature and Exit Warning and Rear traffic alert systems malfunction as well.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Oct 15, 2025
Incident date: Oct 14, 2025
Car’s maneuver assistance light flashes as malfunctioning, then the car’s infotainment system turns off and on repeatedly until the screen is just black. After the first two things happen then the SOS feature and Exit Warning and Rear traffic alert systems malfunction as well.
POWER TRAIN
Sep 19, 2025
Incident date: Sep 17, 2025
Transmission intermittently stuck in 4th gear down shifting 64,000 miles. No code for mechanic to diagnose until 72,000 miles and stuck in 4th gear. Transmission control module and transmission required replacement.code P072f. 2017-2023 hybrid models recalled transmission as well and class action la... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 25, 2025
Incident date: Aug 25, 2025
2016 Chevy Malibu is experiencing a “Shift to Park” issue, where the car does not recognize it is in Park even after shifting correctly. This prevents the vehicle from turning off, leaving lights and electronics running, which can drain the battery. A service advisor at AutoNation Chevrolet Orla... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 21, 2025
Incident date: Aug 20, 2025
I was shifting my truck from park to reverse when the shift handle snapped off. There was no warning and I had just driven the vehicle a couple hours earlier. The truck only has 13k miles on it.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
May 2, 2025
Incident date: Mar 31, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud clanking sound coming from the rear end on the passenger's side. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear end of the vehicle was severe... Read more
ENGINE
May 2, 2025
Incident date: Mar 31, 2025
The engine on my vehicle has been consuming approximately a quart of oil every thousand miles for months. I have made this issue known to the dealership who services my vehicle over that time period. The dealership (Radley Chevrolet in Fredericksburg, Virginia) and particularly the management has n... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 15.1% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: 392.0 g/mile (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
V691901201047916
Jan 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT across all model years (2020–2026).
50
Total Recalls
741
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
24
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths