Vehicle recall 22V753000 · October 7, 2022
Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and 2 more models
The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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).
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V753000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 7, 2022
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- VW: 13i4, Audi: 13i5
- Owner notification
- November 8, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 76,515
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Audi Q5 (2021): 2021
- Audi Q5 Sportback (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Volkswagen Atlas (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
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