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2024 Volkswagen Atlas, 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Recall: Engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in…

NHTSA campaign 23V593000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Aug 23, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
2K
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Risk
Fire
Owner letters
Mailing began Sep 28, 2023

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.

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The fix — what to do

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
VolkswagenAtlas2024
VolkswagenAtlas Cross Sport2024

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V593000 (manufacturer number 13i6). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.