VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2023: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V753000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-11-08 | 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-11 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VW: 13i4, Audi: 13i5
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 74071
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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".
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.
