NHTSA Campaign 22V753000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Oct 7, 2022 · 76,515 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.

Consequence

A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (VW) and 13i5 (Audi).

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUDI Q5 2021 76,515
AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK 2022 76,515
AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK 2023 76,515
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2022 76,515
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2023 76,515
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT 2022 76,515
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT 2023 76,515

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V753000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.