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2020 AUDI Q5

6 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #22V034000 Plain English
Component

TIRES

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rear axle in your Audi is like the foundation of a building that keeps your wheels straight. In some models, it might not have been checked properly after a previous repair, which could be a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear axle isn't aligned correctly, your tires could wear out faster or unevenly, making your car harder to handle. This could lead to a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will check the rear axle, make any necessary adjustments, and replace any worn-out tires for free. This repair is on the house, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
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High Priority #21V295000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The lock nut on your vehicle's rear axle is a small metal piece that keeps the axle in place. In some 2021-2020 models, this nut can break due to corrosion, letting the axle move out of position.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lock nut breaks, the rear axle may become misaligned, making it harder to control your vehicle. This could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty lock nut and any damaged bolts at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive the recall notice to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
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Moderate #23V842000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The compact charging cable in your vehicle is meant to help you charge your car at home using a 220V/240V outlet. However, in some cases, this cable can cause the outlet to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the outlet overheats, it could catch on fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the compact charging cable with a new one that's designed to prevent overheating, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
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Moderate #21V947000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The body control module, or BCM, is a computer that helps control your Audi's lights, wipers, and other features. In some 2018-2022 Q5 and SQ5 models, water can leak in and damage this module, causing it to shut down.
Risk if Unfixed
If the BCM fails, your engine's power will suddenly drop, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add a protective cover to the BCM and seal any gaps underneath your vehicle, all free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after getting 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.
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Low Priority #20V505000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The front seats in your vehicle have a frame that holds the backrest in place. In some 2020-2021 models, this frame wasn't welded correctly, which could cause it to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If you get rear-ended, the backrest might not stay in place, and you could be at higher risk of injury because the seat won't be doing its job to restrain you.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen or Audi dealer will inspect the front seats and replace the seatback frames if they're not welded correctly – free of charge. You'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.
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Under Review #19V737000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rear wheel arch cover trim is a decorative piece that protects your wheel well. In some 2018-2020 Audi SQ5 and Q5 models, it can come loose and fall off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trim detaches while driving, it could become a road hazard and cause another driver to swerve or crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will tighten the clips that hold the trim in place, and this repair will be done at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair 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.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
TIRES
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other AUDI Q5 Years

2025
1 recall
2024
4 recalls
2023
5 recalls
2022
4 recalls
2021
8 recalls
2019
5 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
5 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
4 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2008
1 recall

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