NHTSA recall 22V-753 (22V753000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported October 7, 2022 - about 76,515 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V753000
- Also written as
- 22V-753
- Manufacturer number
- VW: 13i4, Audi: 13i5
- Reported
- October 7, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~76,515
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-753 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.