Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V753000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V753000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2021-2023 audi q5 sportback, q5, 2022-2023 volkswagen atlas fl, and atlas cross sport vehicles Includes 76,515 affected units, Damaged Connecting Rod Bearings, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021-2023 audi q5 sportback, q5, 2022-2023 volkswagen atlas fl, and atlas cross sport vehicles

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.

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).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V753000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-10-07T00:00:00
Subject: Damaged connecting rod bearings
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 76,515

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VW: 13i4, Audi: 13i5
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.86

Metadata

SID: row-rcnf-ch38-x8n5
NHTSA ID: 22V753000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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