NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V294000 · manufacturer campaign 15ZK

Engine — Audi · reported 7 May 2025 · 89,417 vehicles potentially 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.

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
25V294000
Manufacturer campaign
15ZK
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report received
7 May 2025
Owners notified
4 Jun 2025
Potentially affected
89,417

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2022 Audi Q5 2023 Audi Q5 2024 Audi Q5 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall database. Look up another campaign →