The cylinder head cover screws on your Audi Q5 keep the engine compartment tightly sealed. In your 2022-2024 model, these screws might not have been tightened correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the screws come loose, engine oil could leak out, and there's a risk of a fire starting in your engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will check the screws and replace them if needed, all free of charge. You should schedule the inspection as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 front passenger seat air bag in your vehicle has a special sensor that detects the weight and position of the passenger. In some 2023-2024 Audi models, this sensor's electrical connection could come loose and disable the air bag.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy during a crash, you could be at greater risk of injury to the passenger in the front seat.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty sensor control module, ensuring the front passenger air bag works properly. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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.
The high-voltage battery in your Audi Q5 or A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV is what powers the electric motor and propels your vehicle. In some 2021-2024 models, this battery can get too hot.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle and put you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install new diagnostic software to help monitor the battery, and they'll contact you when the final repair is ready. In the meantime, don't charge your car until they tell you it's safe to do so. The repair is free, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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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.
Your vehicle comes with a special charging cable that plugs into a home outlet to charge your car. This cable is designed for regular household outlets, but in some cases, it can draw too much power and cause the outlet to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the outlet or charging cable gets too hot, it can increase the risk of a fire, which could damage your property or cause injuries.
Free Fix
You should only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations until your dealer replaces your 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with a new one that includes a built-in temperature sensor, free of charge.
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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.
