Volkswagen recalls nearly 90,000 Audi vehicles
Volkswagen recalls over 89,000 Audi Q5 models due to a potential oil leak, posing a fire risk - Image (c) ConsumerAffairs
Volkswagen has issued a recall of nearly 90,000 2022-2024 Audi Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles.
Why you should care:
According to Consumer Affairs, the company said the cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.
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Also, the screws can loosen, which allows oil to leak and increases the risk of a fire.
What you can do:
The company said drovers can return the vehicle to the dealer to get it inspected and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge.
Those affected by the recall can expect a letter in the next few months. They may also contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 15ZK.
Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
To find out if your vehicle is included in the recall, visit the NHTSA recall page and enter the license plate number or 17-digit VIN.
The Source: The information in this story comes from a report by Consumer Affairs, which cites Volkswagen's official recall announcement. This story was reported from Los Angeles.