Recall 22V753000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 22V753000. Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL. 76,515 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (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.
Defect 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.
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).
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V185000 | Mar 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLKSWAGEN | 75,323 |
| 26V138000 | Mar 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLKSWAGEN | 48,165 |
| 26V125000 | Mar 4, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE | AUDI | 1,620 |
| 26V028000 | Jan 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | VOLKSWAGEN | 670 |
| 26V030000 | Jan 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | VOLKSWAGEN | 43,881 |
| 25V899000 | Dec 19, 2025 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | AUDI | 27,768 |
| 25V900000 | Dec 19, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | AUDI | 356,894 |
| 25V854000 | Dec 10, 2025 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | VOLKSWAGEN | 3,138 |
| 25V835000 | Dec 3, 2025 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | VOLKSWAGEN | 27 |
| 25V836000 | Dec 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | VOLKSWAGEN | 629 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 22V753000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2186763 | Mar 8, 2026 | 2023 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or while the vehicle w… |
| 2187211 | Jan 17, 2026 | 2022 AUDI A4 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the … |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.