2022-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback Engine Recall (22V753)

Recall 22V753 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback in recall 22V753?

The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Q5 Sportback with recall 22V753?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: 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.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: 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.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the hard parts internal and mechanical.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V753?

Recall 22V753 covers 76,515 vehicles: 2021 Audi Q5; 2022-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback; 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas; 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

NHTSA lists 76,515 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Q5 Sportback engine recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge.

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).

Manufacturer recall number: VW: 13i4, Audi: 13i5.

When was recall 22V753 announced?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 22V753 to NHTSA on October 7, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 6, 2022.

This recall was filed 48 months ago. If your Q5 Sportback was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Q5 Sportback is part of recall 22V753?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V753 is open on your Q5 Sportback, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022-2023 Q5 Sportback vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Q5 Sportback owners do about recall 22V753?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V753000 applies to your Q5 Sportback.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Audi dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the hard parts internal and mechanical happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Q5 Sportback owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 509 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 141 of them about the engine.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 509 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 141 of them involve the engine. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Volkswagen Atlas: 183 complaints in total, 51 about the engine
• 2023 Volkswagen Atlas: 133 complaints in total, 37 about the engine
• 2021 Audi Q5: 74 complaints in total, 18 about the engine
• 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: 72 complaints in total, 21 about the engine
• 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback: 23 complaints in total, 7 about the engine
• 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: 18 complaints in total, 6 about the engine
• 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback: 6 complaints in total, 1 about the engine

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

Control module located under rear seat became slightly wet from spilled liquid, and failed. Engine and electrical failure as a result of control module failure. Audi refuses to cover damages as warranty period is over. Vehicle design is defective.

2021 Audi Q5 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11715668, filed February 4, 2026

If I have a sensor that will malfunction due to water then there should be a water indicator alert. My sunroof vent was blocked and water went into my trunk where the core module is.

2021 Audi Q5 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11745545, filed June 22, 2026

I was driving at highway speeds when a "Transmission Malfunction" warning appeared, and the vehicle lost the ability to accelerate. Once I was able to pull over and put the vehicle in Park, it completely lost the ability to engage Drive or Reverse, leaving me stranded.

2021 Audi Q5 owner, IL, NHTSA complaint 11747226, filed June 29, 2026

Can recall 22V753 make my Q5 Sportback a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 22V753000 does not automatically make your Q5 Sportback a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Engine defects can mean stalling, loss of power, oil consumption or overheating. When the same engine complaint brings the 2022-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback back to the dealer more than once, that history matters under California's lemon law.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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