NHTSA recall 25V-294: Engine

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported May 7, 2025 · 2 affected model years

Engine recall

25V-294
May 7, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V294000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateMay 7, 2025
ComponentEngine
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

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