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Audi Q5 engine screws can loosen and leak oil

NHTSA campaign 25V294000 · Reported 2025-05-07 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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An engine fire is a serious hazard, and while Audi has not told owners to park the car or stop driving, you should get this checked quickly and watch for oil smells, smoke, or a dropping oil level.

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2022 through 2024 Audi Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro models, the screws that hold the cover on top of the engine may not have been tightened properly at the factory. Over time those screws can work loose. When that happens, engine oil can seep out from under the cover. Oil escaping onto hot engine parts can catch fire. Dealers will inspect the screws and replace them if needed.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Q5 is covered. 2. Contact your Audi dealer, or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834, and reference recall 15ZK. 3. Schedule the inspection — the check and any new screws cost you nothing.

Affected vehicles (2)

2023 Audi Q5
2024 Audi Q5

Who to contact

Audi — official Audi recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-253-2834

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

Official notice

Component: ENGINE
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.