SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The brake master cylinder in your Audi Q5 is like a central hub that helps you press the brake pedal. In some 2018-2019 models, this hub might not be the right size, which could affect its performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If the master cylinder is too short, you could lose brakes suddenly while driving. This would make it harder to stop or control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the brake master cylinder and replace it with a proper-sized one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and 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 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.
The passenger side air bag in your Audi Q5 is a safety device that deploys to cushion you in a front-end crash. Unfortunately, in some 2019 models, the metal bracket that holds this air bag in place might be welded incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bracket breaks during a crash, the air bag might not work properly, leaving you at risk of a more serious injury — one that could be prevented if the air bag had functioned as designed.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty bracket and air bag with new ones, at no cost to you. This repair is critical, so schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding. If the carrier breaks, there may be damage to the passenger frontal air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1.
Your Audi Q5 or SQ5 has a plastic cover on the wheel well that helps protect the wheel. In some 2018-2019 models, this cover can come loose and fall off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cover detaches while you're driving, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add an extra screw and nut to keep the wheel arch trim securely in place, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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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 gateway control module in your vehicle is a computer that helps control various systems like your lights, wipers, and windows. Water can seep into it if there's a leak, causing it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your engine power will suddenly drop, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will put a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal any gaps in the underbody to prevent water from getting in — all 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 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 SQ5 or Q5 is a decorative piece that protects the wheel area from damage. However, in some 2018-2020 models, this trim may come loose and fall off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trim breaks loose, it could become a road hazard and potentially cause a crash if another vehicle hits it.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will tighten the clips that hold the trim in place, ensuring it stays secure. This repair is free, so 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.
