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Volkswagen · Canada · Crit

Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport: Engine

Affects Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport · 2024–2025 — about 21K vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine cover may come loose after service. If this happens, the engine cover could contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt. Safety Risk: An engine cover that melts onto a hot surface could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to remove the engine cover.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational