NHTSA Campaign 25V294000

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Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported May 7, 2025 · 89,417 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles. The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.

Consequence

The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 15ZK.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUDI Q5 2022 89,417
AUDI Q5 2023 89,417
AUDI Q5 2024 89,417
AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK 2022 89,417
AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK 2023 89,417
AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK 2024 89,417

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V294000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.