Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The engine connecting rod bearings in your vehicle are responsible for keeping the engine's moving parts lubricated and in sync. In certain 2021-2023 Audi and Volkswagen models, these bearings can wear out and break, causing engine damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine connecting rod bearings fail, your engine could seize, causing your vehicle to stall. This increases the risk of a crash. If an oil leak occurs, there's also a risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Your authorized Volkswagen or Audi dealer will inspect your engine and replace the affected connecting rod bearings, if necessary, for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, which will be mailed to you on December 6, 2022.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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).
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