NHTSA recall campaign
25V294000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Reported2025-05-07Affected89,417 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →