2022–2024 Audi Q5, Audi Q5 Sportback: Engine recall
NHTSA campaign 25V294000 · 89K units potentially affected · filed May 7, 2025
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.
Why it matters
The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V294000
- Manufacturer no.
- 15ZK
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- ENGINE
- Units affected
- 89,417
- Report received
- May 7, 2025
- Owner letters
- Jun 4, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Audi Q5 2022, 2023, 2024
- Audi Q5 Sportback 2022, 2023, 2024