The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA 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. In addition, engine failure may cause an oil leak which can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 13i6.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2024 |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 |
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2024 | 175 | 8 |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 | 101 | 8 |
Other engine and engine cooling recalls in 2023
23 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the engine and engine cooling; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed 321 campaigns in all.
| 23V905000 22 Dec 2023 | Ford Motor Company |
| 23V878000 21 Dec 2023 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 23V836000 8 Dec 2023 | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| 23V829000 7 Dec 2023 | Indian Motorcycle Company |
| 23V790000 22 Nov 2023 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 23V751000 13 Nov 2023 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 23V723000 26 Oct 2023 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 23V707000 20 Oct 2023 | BMW of North America, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023