Recall 22V753000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Defect in 2021-2023 AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK
RECALL This recall affects up to 76,515 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V753000 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 76,515 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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).
Related Recalls for AUDI
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V899000 | 2025 AUDI S5 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | 27,768 | |
| 25V900000 | 2020 AUDI A6 ALLROAD | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 356,894 | |
| 25V777000 | 2025 AUDI Q8 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 61 | |
| 25V638000 | 2026 AUDI Q4 E-TRON | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1,042 | |
| 24V726000 | 2022 AUDI RS E-TRON GT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 6,499 | |
| 25V428000 | 2025 AUDI E-TRON GT | SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 8 | |
| 25V227000 | 2023 AUDI RS E-TRON GT | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 3,773 | |
| 25V294000 | 2023 AUDI Q5 | ENGINE | 89,417 | |
| 25V125000 | 2024 AUDI Q4 E-TRON | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER | 13,769 | |
| 25V226000 | 2025 AUDI SQ6 SPORTBACK E-TRON | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 98 |