Audi Q5 recall: Cylinder head cover bolts inspection
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a Audi dealer to book the free repair. To ensure the bolts are secured correctly a check must be performed.
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
To ensure the bolts are secured correctly a check must be performed.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 | 13 Sep 2020 | 3 Aug 2024 | 11,320 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 22 May 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.