Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published July 5, 2025
Audi Q5 (2023) Engine Recall: Risk of Oil Leak and Fire
Audi is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 models due to potential oil leaks from improperly tightened cylinder head cover screws, which could lead to fire. Owners should contact Audi for free screw replacement.
Audi is recalling 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles because cylinder head cover screws may be improperly tightened, causing oil leaks that could lead to fire. This affects owners who received notification letters mailed June 5, 2025. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81235-audi-q5-2023-engine-recall-risk-of-oil-leak-and.
“Audi Q5 (2023) Engine Recall: Risk of Oil Leak and Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81235-audi-q5-2023-engine-recall-risk-of-oil-leak-and. Based on NHTSA recall #25V294000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V294000).
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) recalled certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles due to a fire risk from loosening engine screws, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on July 5, 2025. Dealers will inspect and replace the screws free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK 2022-2024
AUDI Q5 2022-2024
What to do
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.
The hazard
The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA records show 22 owner complaints about the engine on these vehicles, with 2 marked serious.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 276 other recalls on record since 2014-10-20. Other recent recalls of similar products include Nissan Rogue (2025) Recall: Engine Failure Risk from Oil Breach (2026-02-12), Ford Mustang 2026 Engine Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk (2025-12-01), and Honda 2025 CB1000SP Motorcycle Recall: Engine Fire Risk (2025-12-18).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle was manufactured between 2022 and 2024. The recall covers Audi Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro models. Notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025.
Brand
Audi
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free inspection and screw replacement at a dealer.
Schedule Dealer Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace the cylinder head cover screws at no cost if needed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 30 days.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V294000 — Audi Q5 (2023) Engine Recall: Risk of Oil Leak and Fire
Hello,
I own a Audi Q5 (2023) Engine Recall: Risk of Oil Leak and Fire that is covered by recall 25V294000 from Audi.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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