Volkswagen Atlas recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 21, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls 2024–2025 Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport

Recall number

25V334000

Brand / firm

Volkswagen

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 171,381 units

Why it was recalled

A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.