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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd. Q5 45 TFSI qu., Q5 45 TFSI qu. Premium, Q5 Sportback 45 TFSI qu., Q5 Sportback 45 TFSI… — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-05-30

Volkswagen Q5 cylinder head bolts may not be tightened to specified torque.

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-30
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	Q5 45 TFSI qu., Q5 45 TFSI qu. Premium, Q5 Sportback 45 TFSI qu., Q5 Sportback 45 TFSI qu. Premium
Units affected	2371
Defect	Cylinder head bolts in some vehicles produced during a specific period may not have been tightened to the specified torque. This could, in rare cases, lead to engine oil leaking through gaps caused by loosened cylinder head bolt fasteners. If the leaked engine oil comes into contact with hot parts of the engine, there is a risk of smoke and fire. This recall is due to this possibility.
Component	Engine (Power Generation System) - Other
Remedy	Inspection of cylinder head bolts and replacement if necessary.
Recall number	K5713
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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