Audi Q5 Cylinder Head Cover Screws Can Loosen
critical How serious is it? About this label
An oil leak can increase the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V294000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 7, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Engine |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The screws that hold the cylinder head cover in place on these SUVs may not have been tightened correctly at the factory. Over time, those screws can work themselves loose. Once they loosen, engine oil can start to leak out from under the cover. An oil leak like this raises the chance that a fire could start.
What you should do
2. Contact an Audi dealer, or call 1-800-253-2834.
3. The repair (inspecting and replacing the screws if needed) is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V294000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Audi — official Audi recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-253-2834
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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.