Transport Canada Recall - 2022576 - VOLKSWAGEN
Brand(s)
Summary
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2021 | AUDI | Q5, 2022 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS, 2022 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT, 2022 | AUDI | Q5, 2023 | AUDI | Q5, 2023 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS, 2023 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Issue
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the connecting rod bearings may become damaged. If this happens, the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail and/or an oil leak could occur.
Safety Risk:
An engine failure can cause a sudden loss of power, which could increase the risk of a crash. An oil leak could create the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership for an engine inspection test. The engine will be replaced, if necessary.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.