NHTSA recall 22V-753: Engine and Engine Cooling

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported October 7, 2022 · 5 affected model years

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

22V-753
October 7, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V753000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateOctober 7, 2022
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport6 recalls total2023 Volkswagen Atlas5 recalls total2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport7 recalls total2022 Volkswagen Atlas7 recalls total2021 Audi Q58 recalls total

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