Vehicle recall 23V593000 · August 23, 2023
Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport
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 2024 Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA 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. In addition, engine failure may cause an oil leak which can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 13i6.
- 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
- 23V593000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 23, 2023
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13i6
- Owner notification
- September 28, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,018
- 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.
- Volkswagen Atlas (2024): 2024
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2024): 2024
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