NHTSAGeneral Alert
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Loose Engine Cover May Melt and Cause Fire
Published: February 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V100000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loose Engine Cover May Melt and Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loose Engine Cover May Melt and Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 25V100000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V100000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 93.55 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 10X5 |
| Potentially affected | 177493 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |