Transport CanadaCritical
2021 AUDI Q5Transport Canada Recall #2022576
The official notice
Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
9,697 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 13i4 / 13i5Updated June 10, 2026