The cylinder head cover screws in your Audi Q5 are like the bolts that hold the top part of your engine together. In some 2022-2024 models, these screws might not have been tightened correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the screws come loose, oil could leak from your engine, and this increases the risk of a fire. A fire could start in the engine compartment, which is a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will check the screws and replace them if they need it, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice, and you can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 if you have any questions.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The occupant classification sensor in your front passenger seat is a critical part that helps your airbag deploy in an emergency. In some 2023-2024 Audi models, this sensor's electrical connection can wear loose, causing the airbag to disable itself.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag doesn't deploy, you could be at risk of serious injury in the event of a crash, even if you're sitting in the front passenger seat.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty occupant detection system control module, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice in the mail.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Your Audi's high-voltage battery is a critical part that powers the electric motor. In some 2021-2024 Q5 and 2022 A7 Hybrid models, this battery can overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk. A fire in the vehicle could cause significant damage and put you and others in danger.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install new diagnostic software to monitor the battery. Until then, don't charge your vehicle. They'll replace the battery with a new one when the final remedy becomes available, and the repair will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased recall. Phase 1 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include Owner letters 2021-2024 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 28, 2025, and May 7, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V898.
The high-voltage battery in your Audi PHEV is the part that powers the electric motor. In some 2022-2023 models, this battery can get too hot.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install special software to help monitor and prevent the battery from overheating. This repair is free, and you should wait to charge your vehicle until they contact you with further instructions. They'll also replace the battery when the final fix is available, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V080.
Your vehicle uses a special cable to charge the battery from a wall outlet. In some cases, this cable can overheat if you use it with a high-power outlet, which can cause a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable overheats, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk, especially when charging your vehicle at home.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty charging cable with a new one that has a built-in fire prevention feature, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice and use the 110V home charging cable or a public charging station until then.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
