Audi Q5, VW Atlas Engine Bearings May Fail

NHTSA campaign 22V753000 · Reported Oct 7, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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An engine that fails or stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash, and if the failure causes an oil leak, it can also increase the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V753000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 7, 2022
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
Vehicles covered	5 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Audi Q5 and Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles may have damaged connecting rod bearings inside the engine. Damaged bearings can cause the engine to fail while driving. If the engine failure also causes an oil leak, that leak can raise the chance of a fire.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834, or your dealer, to schedule an inspection.
3. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V753000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (5)

2021 Audi Q5
2022 Volkswagen Atlas
2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
2023 Volkswagen Atlas
2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Who to contact

Audi — official Audi recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-253-2834

Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-893-5298

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Volkswagen Engine and Cooling Recalls Cover Stalls, Leaks, and Bearings · all 5 Volkswagen recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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.
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).

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.