What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2022576
- Recall date
- 7 October 2022
- Make
- Audi, Volkswagen
- Models
- Q5, Atlas Cross Sport, Atlas
- Model years
- 2021 to 2023
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 9,697
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue:rnOn 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.rn rnSafety Risk:rnAn 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.rnrnCorrective actions:rnVolkswagen 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.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2022576.