CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2022-2024 Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles may have cylinder head cover screws that were not tightened properly during assembly. Over time, these screws can loosen, which allows engine oil to leak.
Oil leaking onto hot engine parts creates a risk of fire. If you own an affected vehicle, take it to an authorized Audi dealer, where the screws will be inspected and replaced as necessary at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. You can also contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834, referring to recall number 15ZK.
You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup website or by asking an Audi dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q5 | 202220232024 |
|---|---|
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 202220232024 |