Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V753000 Reported October 7, 2022

Damaged connecting rod bearings

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 76,515 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V753000
Manufacturer Campaign
VW: 13i4, Audi: 13i5
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
76,515
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 7, 2022
Completion Rate
98.25

Defect 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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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).

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V753000 or campaign VW: 13i4, Audi: 13i5.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V753000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V753000?

NHTSA recall 22V753000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on October 7, 2022. It addresses: Damaged connecting rod bearings. The recall affects approximately 76,515 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V753000 or the manufacturer campaign number VW: 13i4, Audi: 13i5. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.