Medium DVSA Vehicles
Audi recalls Q5 — Cylinder head cover bolts inspection
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⚠ What You Should Do
To ensure the bolts are secured correctly a check must be performed.
Recall Details
Defect: Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products. As part of this we have discovered that individual bolts in the cylinder head cover area on your vehicle may become loose as a result of a manufacturing issue. Depending on the extent to which the bolts become loose engine oil may leak and drip onto hot surfaces which poses a fire risk. If you notice smoke in the engine compartment park the vehicle safely and without delay.
Remedy: To ensure the bolts are secured correctly a check must be performed.
Vehicles affected: 11320
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2025/184
Make: AUDI | Model: Q5
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2025/184.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products. As part of this we have discovered that individual bolts in the cylinder head cover area on your vehicle may become loose as a result of a manufacturing issue. Depending on the extent to which the bolts become loose engine oil may leak and drip onto hot surfaces which poses a fire risk. If you notice smoke in the engine compartment park the vehicle safely and without delay.