NHTSA recall 22V753000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 22V753000 |
| Manufacturer's number | VW: 13i4, Audi: 13i5 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Reported | 2022-10-07 |
| Owners notified | 2022-11-08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL |
| Units potentially affected | 76515 |
| Part numbers | VW: 06K.100.040.G, Audi: 06N.100.013.C |
| Report | Annual report 1, for 2024 quarter 4 to 2025 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2025-10-29 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 76515 |
| Reported remedied | 75178 (98%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2025 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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 remedy
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).
Notes
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.
| 2021 AUDI Q5 | |
|---|---|
| 2022 AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK | |
| 2023 AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK | |
| 2022 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | |
| 2023 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | |
| 2022 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT | |
| 2023 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| V0116152014815_20 | 2026-10-06. Service bulletin. Suggested fuel additive |
|---|---|
| TSB_2083393_1 | 2026-10-05. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off. |
| TSB_2079917_2 | 2026-09-04. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information when the engine can only be started with a delay; 2.0 ltr. 4 cyl. TFSI. |
| VWP-26-07 | 2026-08-05. Warranty extension. For applicable 2018-2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport 3.6L Settlement Class Vehicles (NA6 warranty key), the New Vehicle Limited Warranty will be extended to cover 80% of the replacement of the Water Pump or Water Pump Gasket by an authorized Volkswagen Dealer to 8.5 years or 85,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s original in-service date. |
| VWP-26-07 FAQ | 2026-08-05. Warranty extension. Supporting FAQ for VWP-26-07 Main Engine Wiring Harness Limited Warranty Extension (Class Action) |
| V1718062017813_24 | 2026-08-05. Service bulletin. Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement |
| TSB_2082323_1 | 2026-07-07. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring. |
| TSB_2074640_3 | 2026-07-07. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km. |
| TSB_2073867_3 | 2026-07-07. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM. |
| V1719012012855_81 | 2026-07-07. Service bulletin. Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.