Volkswagen Group recalls 2021 Audi Q5s with damaged engine connecting rod bearings that can cause engine failure, oil leaks, and fire risk. Owners must contact dealers for free engine replacement by Dec 6, 2022.
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.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 Audi Q5 vehicles due to potential engine failure from damaged connecting rod bearings. This could lead to oil leaks and fire risk, requiring dealers to replace the engine at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80234-audi-q5-2021-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-failure-and.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80234-audi-q5-2021-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-failure-and · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V753000
“Audi Q5 (2021) Engine Recall: Risk of Engine Failure and Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80234-audi-q5-2021-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-failure-and. Based on NHTSA recall 22V753000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V753000).
Damaged engine connecting rod bearings can cause engine failure, leading to oil leaks. If oil leaks, the risk of fire increases due to hot engine components.
Owners of 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL/Cross Sport vehicles are affected. Drivers with the specific engine model numbers (13i4 or 13i5) face the highest risk.
Check your vehicle's model year and engine code. Affected vehicles include 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback/Q5 and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL/Cross Sport with engine codes 13i4 (VW) or 13i5 (Audi).
Reach out to Volkswagen or Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or 1-800-253-2834 to schedule engine inspection and replacement.
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and replace the engine if necessary at no cost to you.
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).
2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback and Q5, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL and Cross Sport vehicles with engine codes 13i4 (VW) or 13i5 (Audi).
Check your vehicle's model year and engine code. Affected vehicles have specific engine codes: 13i4 for Volkswagen and 13i5 for Audi.
Contact Volkswagen or Audi customer service to schedule a free engine inspection and replacement at a dealership.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V753000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 22V753000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: 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). I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
