2021–2023 Volkswagen & Audi (4 models) Engine & Cooling Recall 22V753000 (Volkswagen 13i4)

NHTSA recall 22V753000 (Volkswagen recall 13i4 / 13i5) covers about 76,515 2021–2023 Volkswagen & Audi (4 models) vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Oct 7, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V753000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

76,515
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2023
model years
Oct 7, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Engine & cooling (engine, hard parts internal/mechanical)

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.

The risk

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 and its status

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).

Status: NHTSA lists Nov 8, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Volkswagen recall number 13i4 / 13i5

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V753000 as 13i4, 13i5. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "13i4 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Volkswagen Atlas2022–2023All Atlas recalls
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport2022–2023—
Audi Q52021All Q5 recallsYears to avoid
Audi Q5 Sportback2022–2023—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Oct 7, 2022
Owner notification
Nov 8, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Check your VIN for 22V753000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V753000 is open, call any Volkswagen dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V753000 or 13i4). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V753000?

NHTSA recall 22V753000 (Volkswagen recall 13i4 / 13i5) covers about 76,515 2021–2023 Volkswagen & Audi (4 models) vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Oct 7, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V753000?

NHTSA's record for 22V753000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "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." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V753000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Volkswagen dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V753000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge." NHTSA lists Nov 8, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Volkswagen recall number for 22V753000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 13i4, 13i5. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (13i4, 13i5) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V753000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V753000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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