Goodbye, Volkswagen -89,000 Audi vehicles were called back due to oil leaks and the risk of motor fires

Volkswagen was forced to issue an urgent recall of 89,000 Audi vehicles in the United States. The reason is not low, a defect could lead to oil leaks in the engine and the risk of fire. Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback Quattro are the protagonists of this recall. Apparently, some cylinder head cover screws may not have been properly installed. What!?

The worst thing is that this defect has been reported by the customers for a long time, and now they found that metal grasses damaged the sealing area on the screws, and all of this affected the system. Stay tuned to find out what happens to Audi and how you know whether this recall is concerned.

Which models are affected?

This recall concerns:

• Audi Q5 Quattro (2022-2024)
• Audi Q5 Sportback Quattro (2022-2024)

Both models have the 2.0 TFSI engine and share the same cylinder cover design, which is why the recall adds up more than 89,000 units only in the USA!

How do I know if my car is on the list?

Very simple, visit the official NHTSA website or contact the Audi customer service (1-800-253-2834). In both cases, you need to enter your VIN (the identification number of your vehicle) to find out whether this callback is concerned or not.

What?

The official recall report was published on May 7th. The main problem is that the screws lose the torque over time, which means that the engine licks oil in the engine area. This combination can lead to smoke, fires and even vehicle explosions.

Of course, Audi has warned to pay attention to strange smells, presence of smoke or oil stains. If one of these symptoms is found, you should go to an authorized repair workshop or a dealer immediately to fix the problem.

How much does the repair cost?

Nothing for users. Volkswagen has confirmed that the repair is completely free. Audi retailers will inspect and replace the faulty screws after they sent out official notifications on July 8th.

Why is Volkswagen doing it when it comes to an Audi recall?

It may look like they are different companies, but Volkswagen is the parent company, and brands such as Audi, Porsche, Seat, Skoda and Lamborghini are under its roof.

Therefore, the coordination of the Volkswagen process comes, even if the logo of logistics comes when there is a manufacturing problem, even if it bears the logo of another brand.

Is the first recall of this Audi?

Of course not, but this contributes to a list of problems with which Audi had to do in the past. In 2023, in some of their electrical models they had to react to battery failures that ended in a class action so as not to inform. This time they seem to have learned the lesson and act as soon as possible to improve their image with customers.

Will there be an influence on Audi's image?

Let us not hope that every time a recall is issued, something will break in consumers: trust. Audi is also a luxury brand, so people who buy an Audi expect higher security standards in their vehicles …

At the moment it is clear that the most important thing for every brand is to ensure user security, and Audi has managed to act quickly to fix this error. If you have an Audi with these properties, do not hesitate to insert it for inspection so that you can fix the problem, better safe than sorry!