2022-2024 Audi Q5 Engine Recall (25V294)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 89,417 vehicles · Reported May 7, 2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 89,417 2022-2024 Audi Q5; 2022-2024 Audi Q5 Sportback vehicles. The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened. The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V294 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V294000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 15ZK |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 7, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022-2024 Audi Q5; 2022-2024 Audi Q5 Sportback |
| Units affected | 89,417 |
| Component | Engine |
| Safety risk | The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2024 Audi Q5 in recall 25V294?
The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2024 Q5 with recall 25V294?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Q5 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the engine, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V294?
Recall 25V294 covers 89,417 vehicles: 2022-2024 Audi Q5; 2022-2024 Audi Q5 Sportback.
NHTSA lists 89,417 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2024 | Audi | Q5 |
| 2022-2024 | Audi | Q5 Sportback |
What is the fix for the Q5 engine recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 25V294 announced?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 25V294 to NHTSA on May 7, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 5, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V294000. |
| June 5, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 17 months ago. If your Q5 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Q5 is part of recall 25V294?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V294 is open on your Q5, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V294000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Q5 owners do about recall 25V294?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V294000 applies to your Q5.
- Call a Audi dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any engine symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Q5 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 20 of them about the engine.
Since recall 25V294 was reported on May 7, 2025, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the engine and were received on or after May 7, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related engine issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 114 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 20 of them involve the engine. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Audi Q5: 43 complaints in total, 7 about the engine
- 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback: 23 complaints in total, 7 about the engine
- 2022 Audi Q5: 22 complaints in total, 4 about the engine
- 2024 Audi Q5: 20 complaints in total, 1 about the engine
- 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback: 6 complaints in total, 1 about the engine
- 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the engine
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The dash board lights all came on, windows rolled down, car could not be controlled and couldn’t put the gear in park. After further research on the internet, I found that there was a recall on 288,000 Q 5s in 2021 because of this issue.
2024 Audi Q5 owner, PA, NHTSA complaint 11595471, filed June 20, 2024
1 Steering wheel makes noise. Dealership fixed in December 2024 but same sound come back again. 2 Oil burning smell comes while driving.
2023 Audi Q5 owner, AL, NHTSA complaint 11661683, filed May 18, 2025
Total engine failure at ~13.5k miles. 2 out of 4 cylinders and pistons failed, found damage on cylinder walls. Cylinder pressure too high. Failed cylinder leak down test and pressure test. Metal shavings found in oil filter and housing.
2023 Audi Q5 owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11687879, filed September 17, 2025
Can recall 25V294 make my Q5 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this engine recall means their Q5 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
An engine problem that leaves you stranded, or that keeps lighting up the check engine light after a repair, is the kind of defect that can substantially impair a vehicle's use, value or safety.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2024 Audi Q5 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Q5 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V294
Did the recall 25V294 fix work?
Since recall 25V294 was reported on May 7, 2025, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed June 5, 2025.
Is the 25V294000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Q5 is part of recall 25V294000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V294000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Audi. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.