VW Atlas Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Failure Risk

NHTSA campaign 23V593000 · Reported Aug 23, 2023 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Engine failure can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, and it may also lead to an oil leak that increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V593000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 23, 2023
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2024
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

In some Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs, the bearings on the engine's connecting rods may become damaged, which can cause the engine to fail. When the engine fails, the vehicle can stall while it is being driven, and the failure may also cause an oil leak. Oil leaking from the engine can increase the chance of a fire.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your SUV is affected.
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer, or call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
3. The repair is free.

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 23V593000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2024 Volkswagen Atlas
2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Who to contact

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 2024 Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA 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. 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.

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