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.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

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.

Actions

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).

Documents (24)

• Volkswagen - Chronology - October 2022
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report - October 13, 2022
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Volkswagen - Dealer Advance Notice - October 2022
• Volkswagen - Dealer Launch Notice - October 2022
• Volkswagen - Audi Dealer Launch Notice - October 2022
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Volkswagen - Dealer Revision Notice - November 2022
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Volkswagen - Audi Dealer Notice - November 2022
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Volkswagen - Audi Dealer Revision Notice - November 2022
• Volkswagen - Dealer Notice - November 2022
• Recall 573 Report - November 23, 2022
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Volkswagen - Audi Dealer Revision Notice - November 2022
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB

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