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Volkswagen Engine and Cooling Recalls Cover Stalls, Leaks, and Bearings
Engine stalls recur in these Volkswagen engine and cooling notices, but the stated defects differ by model. Certain 2022 all-wheel-drive Taos vehicles appear in two notices describing ECU software that may cause a stall when coming to a stop. Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport notices cover connecting rod bearing damage in certain 2022–2023 vehicles and separately in certain 2024 vehicles; engine failure can produce a stall and an oil leak. Certain 2022–2023 Golf R and Golf GTI vehicles instead have a radiator attachment problem that can damage a coolant hose. That notice identifies overheating, fire risk, and crash risk from coolant spilled onto the roadway.
Warning signs to watch for
- Recalls 24HH and 24iL: Certain 2022 all-wheel-drive Taos vehicles may stall when coming to a stop.
- October 7, 2022 bearing recall: Engine damage may cause engine failure, a stall, and an oil leak.
- Recall 13i6: Connecting rod bearing damage may cause engine failure, a stall, and an oil leak.
- Recall 19Q8: A damaged coolant hose may leak and cause engine overheating.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
Neither Taos ECU software notice, 24HH or 24iL, tells owners to stop driving. The September 2022 Golf R and Golf GTI radiator notice also does not tell owners to stop driving. The October 2022 connecting rod bearing notice and the August 2023 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport bearing notice likewise do not tell owners to stop driving. None of these supplied notices includes a park-outside direction or an interim driving instruction for owners awaiting a repair.
What the free repair involves
Dealers update the Taos ECU software free of charge under 24HH and 24iL. Recall 19Q8 provides free radiator inspection and replacement of damaged parts as necessary. The October 2022 bearing notice provides free inspection and affected-engine replacement if necessary; recall 13i6 likewise provides free inspection and engine replacement if necessary.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 2 |
| high | 2 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report engine and engine cooling problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under engine and engine cooling for the Volkswagen models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Engine and engine cooling complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 Volkswagen Taos | 142 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas | 50 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas | 37 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas | 30 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 18 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 16 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 6 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2023 | VW Atlas Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Failure Risk | high |
| Oct 7, 2022 | Audi Q5, VW Atlas Engine Bearings May Fail | critical |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Volkswagen Golf R Radiator May Leak Coolant | critical |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Volkswagen Taos Software May Cause Engine Stall | medium |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Volkswagen Taos engine software may cause engine stall | high |
Common questions
When do the recalled Volkswagen Taos vehicles stall?
Both supplied Taos notices, 24HH and 24iL, describe ECU software that may cause a stall when coming to a stop in certain 2022 all-wheel-drive vehicles. Each specifies a free ECU software update and does not tell owners to stop driving.
Will an Atlas bearing recall automatically mean a new engine?
The October 2022 notice covering certain 2022–2023 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles specifies inspection and affected-engine replacement if necessary. Recall 13i6 specifies inspection and engine replacement if necessary for certain 2024 vehicles. Both describe those remedies as free.
What does Volkswagen repair in the Golf radiator recall?
Recall 19Q8 covers certain 2022–2023 Golf R and Golf GTI vehicles whose radiator attachment can result in coolant hose damage. Dealers inspect the radiator and replace damaged parts as necessary, free of charge. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.