Audi Q5: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Inspection
Audi is recalling 11,320 Q5 vehicles because bolts in the cylinder head cover area may loosen due to a manufacturing issue, potentially causing engine oil to leak onto hot surfaces and create a fire risk. The company will inspect and secure the bolts to correct the problem. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- AUDI
- Product
- Vehicles: AUDI Q5. Units affected: 11,320
- Reason
- 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-05-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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