Recall Campaign 13I5 - A-Checking oil filter

Bulla said:

Just had this recall campaign notification pop up in the myAudi app. A quick Google search didn't come up with anything and there's no safety recall on the .gov.uk website. Will get in touch with dealer on Monday. Anyone had this or know the background?

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Further search produced this result from the States:-


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Engines with the fault present when the oil filter is checked for metal particles need replaced!

This relates to poor quality control on dimensions of the con rods

Hmmmm…. That sounds rather concerning! I hope your car has a clean bill of health upon inspection.

The example filter element pictures do show a clear problem (much more than you expect during initial running-in - I know they don’t officially call it running-in any more!) I’d want to be assured that in the event of a future problem the dealer will treat you honourably. If there are many cars failing the inspection dealers will need alot of new engines

fingers crossed yours is all good 👍

Thank you. I agree that future symptoms should also be covered for such a major known issue. A new engine on a nearly new car would be a bit of a shocker.

My 2023 Q5 is my first Audi purchased since the 1980's "60 Minutes TV Show" unintended acceleration situation....at that time I had leased a new Audi 5000 turbo.
Finally enough time has passed, lol, and I purchased my second Audi. About a week into ownership of this 1315 Campaign announced itself and like many I became concerned. I love the fun element of driving this Q5 and just hope that very few of us have to deal with an engine replacement. I just cannot understand how Audi QC incoming inspection of components allowed engine assembly(s) in the first place. This situation certainly plants considerable insecurity in my mind as I contemplate remaining with the Audi brand in the long term.

I’m a bit surprised that they don’t know in which chassis numbers they have fitted the faulty batch of con rods.

I agree with you.......surely the powertrain final assembly does perform some incoming six sigma vendor inspection via random sampling........rather than just reach into crates and use any/all con rods with no review. Many years prior a different OEM was having bearings provided by a vetted vendor....and that authorized bearing vendor did sub out some of the bearing sourcing to a third party and significant transmission failures were the result of that event.

I'm going to the service tomorrow (6/12). Keep your fingers crossed please! The mileage of my car is 300 km, I bought this car 4 days ago... It's not cool.

Petrol Q5's only?

Mine is USA petrol Q5……ekstro- please post after your inspection

ratucker3 said:

ekstro- please post after your inspection

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Sure, I will let you know.

SQ5_NW said:

Petrol Q5's only?

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There's no specific mention in the USA recall details about petrol or diesel engines. Do Audi USA sell diesel Q5's. The report says they are recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure. Reports claim the USA recall is for around 74,000 vehicles of which Audi/VW expect about 2% to be affected so requiring a new engine.

I was at the car service today. In my case, everything is fine. The inspection took about 2.5 hours. No presence of any metal particles.

ty for info……same timeframe and result when my inspection was done……..now I just hope for best going forward because this Q is fun to drive and also comfortable.

Also had the recall procedure performed last week on my 2023 Q5. Only 1350 km on it.
Good news though. All clear - "no signs of metal / debris. No further actions required".

Good News 👍

Just picked up my Q5 which was in today for the recall. The oil filter was checked for metal particles and was totally fine. They completed the work in about 3 hours. The service rep mentioned that the dealership hasn't had any affected vehicles fail in the 6 months they've been doing this recall.

Good news

I wonder if this could be to do with the correct running in procedures not being followed.