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VehicleOct 7, 202276,515 affected

Audi / Volkswagen recall: Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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).

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
22V753000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 7, 2022
Owners notified
Nov 8, 2022
Vehicles or items affected
76,515
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
Maker's own recall number
VW: 13i4, Audi: 13i5

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.

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