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2019 Audi Q5 / SQ5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi Q5 / SQ5. The most recent was reported on December 8, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: Q5, SQ5.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi Q5 / SQ5, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
21V947000December 8, 2021Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM
19V737000October 16, 2019Structure › Body
19V473000June 19, 2019Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
19V416000June 5, 2019Wheels › Hub
19V277000April 8, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Structure (2) · Air Bags (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Wheels (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V947000Manufacturer no. 90S9

Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM

Report received by NHTSA
December 8, 2021
Owner notification
January 21, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
288,991 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5, SQ5

Components: Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM; Structure › Body

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V947000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V737000Manufacturer no. 66K8

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
October 16, 2019
Owner notification
November 1, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
174,278 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Audi Q5 / SQ5
November 9, 2016 – October 16, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5, SQ5

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V737000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V473000Manufacturer no. 90N1

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
June 19, 2019
Owner notification
August 16, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
28 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Audi Q5 / SQ5
November 21, 2018 – November 27, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5, SQ5

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V473000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V416000Manufacturer no. 66K6/66K7

Wheels › Hub

Report received by NHTSA
June 5, 2019
Owner notification
July 26, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
126,161 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Audi Q5 / SQ5
November 9, 2016 – December 18, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5, SQ5

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V416000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V277000Manufacturer no. 47O9

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Report received by NHTSA
April 8, 2019
Owner notification
May 3, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
12,645 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Audi Q5 / SQ5
July 18, 2018 – November 7, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5, SQ5

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V277000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 9, 2021.