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Automotive · United States · 2025-05-07

Audi Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles: Cylinder head cover may crack and leak oil

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-07
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Models affected	Q5, Q5 SPORTBACK
Model year	2022-2024
Units affected	89417
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._x000D_ The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Component	ENGINE
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 15ZK.
Recall number	25V294000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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