The oil may then leak onto hot engine components, posing a fire risk Audi notes that owners should be wary of unpleasant odors or smoke in the engine compartment, which may be an early warning that an oil leak exists The recall affects both q5 (pictured) and q5 sportback models Audi has issued a recall for approximately 89,000 q5 and q5 sportback suvs from model years 2022 through 2024 due to a potentially dangerous oil leak that could lead to engine fires The issue stems from improperly torqued cylinder head cover screws, which may loosen over time and allow oil to escape onto hot engine components. Audi just dropped what you might call a smoking gun
A whopping 89,417 vehicles are caught up in this hot mess According to the nhtsa, the problem starts in the engine bay The cylinder head covers, to be precise The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a. Volkswagen recalls over 89,000 audi q5 models due to a potential oil leak, posing a fire risk Owners urged to contact audi for details.
This can allow engine oil to leak. The following models are affected The cylinder head sits on top of the cylinder and prevents hot oil from leaking out. This recall comes in response to a critical defect that may lead to engine fires, posing serious safety risks to drivers and passengers alike.
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