SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The brake master cylinder in your Audi Q5 is a critical part that helps control your brakes. It's possible that the part on your 2018-2019 model is made from a casting that's too short.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake master cylinder fails, your brakes could suddenly stop working, making it hard to control your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Audi will inspect the brake master cylinder and replace it for free if it's faulty. You should contact your Audi dealer to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.
Original — Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The brake caliper in your vehicle is a critical component that helps control your brakes. In certain 2018 models, the coating on the caliper pistons might be too thin, affecting the brakes' performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brakes don't perform well, you could lose control of your vehicle more easily, especially on slippery roads or when driving downhill. This could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Volkswagen or Audi dealer will inspect and bleed the brake system to ensure it's working properly. The service is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible. Don't drive your vehicle until it's been checked.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
The wheel arch cover trim is a small plastic piece on the side of your Audi Q5 or SQ5. It's there to protect the wheel and improve appearance. But in some 2018-2019 models, it can come loose and fall off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trim comes off while you're driving, it could become a hazard on the road, increasing the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add an extra screw and nut to secure the trim in place, and it won't cost you a thing. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.
The seat belt pretensioner in your vehicle is a critical safety device that tightens the seat belt in the event of a crash. In some affected 2016-2018 Audi and Volkswagen models, this pretensioner might not activate when it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pretensioner fails to work properly in a crash, you're at a higher risk of serious injury. The airbags might not deploy fully, leaving you without the protection you need to stay safe.
Free Fix
Your Audi or Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty pretensioner and any affected airbags for free. This is a free repair, and you should have it done as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
The gateway control module in your Audi controls various electronic systems, like your wipers and lights. In some 2021-2022 Q5 and SQ5 models, water can seep into this module through the floor or rear seat area.
Risk if Unfixed
If water gets into the gateway control module, it could shut down the engine while you're driving, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal any gaps in the underbody, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
The rear wheel arch cover trim on your Audi SQ5 or Q5 is a plastic piece that protects the area behind your rear wheels. In some 2018-2020 models, this trim can come loose and fall off while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trim comes off, it could become a hazard on the road, potentially causing a crash if another driver hits it.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will tighten the clips that hold the trim in place, and this repair is completely free for you. You should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.
