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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 25V294📅 May 8, 2025

2022–2024 Audi Q5 & 2022–2024 Audi Q5 Sportback recall: engine

⚠️ 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.

💥 The risk

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V294000
Manufacturer recall #
15ZK
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
89,417
Component
ENGINE
Owner phone
1-800-253-2834
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 4, 2025
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V294 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V294?

2022–2024 Audi Q5 & 2022–2024 Audi Q5 Sportback. 89,417 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Audi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-253-2834.